Unit Tech (UT) NICU, Full Time, NIghts

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking a Unit Tech for the NICU on the night shift in Knoxville, TN. You will perform nursing-assistant level patient care under the direction of registered nurses and support clerical tasks on the unit.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and 6 months of nursing assistant experience or training. NAHUC certification is encouraged, and strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• NAHUC certification encouraged.
• 6 months nursing assistant experience or training required.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Maintains professional and courteous environment with patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Fosters respectful, collaborative relationships with team members.
• Uses hospital resources efficiently and supports unit operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

General degree

Job description

## Unit Tech (UT) NICU, Full Time, NIghtsApply: Knoxville, TN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103579# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Accurately performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Acts as a receptionist/secretary and is responsible for the smooth and efficient performance of clerical activities on an assigned nursing unit during a designated shift.# **REPORTS TO*** Nurse Manager# **JOB REQUIREMENTS****Supervisory Responsibilities:** No**Minimum Education:** High School Diploma/GED**Degree:** General**License/Certification Required:** BLS required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment; NAHUC Certification encouraged.**Minimum Work Experience:** Nursing Assistant and/or 6 months experience or training required.# **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Effective communication skills required.* Strong computer skills required.# **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.* Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.* Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.*### About Dolly Parton Children's HospitalAt Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.* **Compassion** – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.* **Ownership** – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.* **Respect** – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.* **Excellence** – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.