Nursing Technician: Patient Care & Vital Signs Pro

Catholic Health Services; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Technician at Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, assists with patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. This role supports safe treatment, patient comfort, and efficient department flow in a high-volume teaching hospital on Long Island.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, NA program completion, BLS, and basic computer and terminology skills. Prior hospital patient care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of NA program or equivalent training; current BLS is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and medical terminology is preferred; ability to interpret terminology.

Responsibilities

• Practices regular hand hygiene and uses standard precautions.
• Responds to diverse patient needs including age/language/culture.
• Assists with patient visits, equipment prep, vitals, orientation, and safety measures.
• Performs direct patient care focusing on hygiene, safety, comfort, and family needs.
• Assists with oxygen equipment prep, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKG.
• Transports patients and specimens safely and promptly.
• Facilitates patient flow through the department.

Skills

Computer systems familiarity

Medical terminology

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NA program / equivalent training

Job description

The Nursing Technician at Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, assists with patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. This role supports safe treatment, patient comfort, and efficient department flow in a high-volume teaching hospital on Long Island.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, NA program completion, BLS, and basic computer and terminology skills. Prior hospital patient care experience is valued.