Nursing Station Technician- Medical ICU

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Nursing Station Technician for the Medical ICU department. This hybrid role combines Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator duties, providing direct patient care and administrative support. Ideal candidates will have hands-on patient care experience and BLS certification. Join a team that values leadership and community service, and enjoy a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience required.
• Must have BLS certification and one of the listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional caregiver in delivering patient care.
• Coordinates communication and scheduling on the patient care unit.
• Maintains a clean and efficient patient care area.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

BLS Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

LPN, RN, or NP Program

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all

share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a dedicated Nursing Station Technician for our Medical ICU department! The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties. The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and / or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms, reordering and stocking supplies. Performs a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of patient care unit desk area functions. Coordinates the flow of communication on a patient care unit. The NST does not work autonomously but under the direction of the professional nurse. They may or may not be given a patient care assignment based on unit needs and the discretion of the manager / charge nurse.

Schedule : This position will be working 0.6 FTE (60 hours every two weeks). 12 hour day and night shifts. This position will also work an every third full weekend rotation.

Job Description

• Facilitates timely flow of communication on the patient care area to ensure the exchange of information and to promote the coordination of services.
• Promptly answers the telephone identifying self and patient care area, asks questions to clarify information, and consistently follows through on all messages in a timely and courteous manner.
• Coordinates activities of the desk area to provide prompt, accurate and courteous handling of communication. Consistently answers patient intercom promptly and relays patient requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the scheduling of tests, lab work, and other patient and department procedures, arranges appropriate transport and assists with transport. Optimally uses EHR.
• Prepares charts for discharge and transfers.
• Prepares and completes vital informative sources for specific care area (e.g. brainboard, census information, computer information). Assigns and maintains unit communication technology (pagers, ascom phones).
• Responsible for the accurate, timely transcription of physician’s orders.
• Follows the crucial steps for timely and accurate transcription of physician’s orders as required by recognizing and order needing transcription, ordering vital services, tests, equipment, and signing off order per procedure.
• Demonstrates familiarity with medical terminology and abbreviations and utilizes accurate abbreviations and symbols per procedures.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills by transcribing physician orders based on priorities and by following a detailed routine.
• Responsible for the maintenance of desk area and patient supplies and equipment according to designated standards.
• Orders individual patient supplies as advised by a nurse or as indicated in physician orders.
• Notifies appropriate department per procedure for equipment requiring maintenance and follows through on status of equipment as vital.
• Demonstrates general knowledge of cost containment and awareness of cost control by following designated standards of the patient care area.
• Maintains safe, clean and efficient patient care areas.
• Participates in orientation of new staff (e.g. Nursing staff, physicians and students) on the patient care unit.
• Provides basic patient care by performing routine duties to include: personal grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding, skin care needs (clean and sterile dressing changes), applying ointments / creams; oral hygiene; specimen collection / testing; position / ambulating; changing linens, and promptly answers call lights.
• Assists nurses in supervising patient condition

Required Qualifications (Must have BLS certification and ONE of the following):

• Six months of recent hands-on patient care experience (acute, long-term, or home care)

• Enrolled in an LPN, RN, or NP program (with at least 1 completed clinical semester)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the MN Registry

• Completed Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or other related experience

Keywords: CNA, NA, NST, Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Attendant

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status