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Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Tech 2 for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, full time.

*Benefits Include:*

* Competitive Pay

* Free onsite parking

* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees

* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

* 401(k) plan with company match

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:*

* Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

* Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

* Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

* Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

* Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.

* Reads telemetry test strips and places them in the patient charts at required intervals.

* Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.

* Identifies and corrects for artifacts.

* Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

* Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

* Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.

* Enters nursing requests and orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.

* Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.

* Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.

* Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.

*Minimum Education*

HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience:

• Preferred X Required

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*Required Skills*

Nursing student or completion of a licensed nursing assistant program:

X Preferred □ Required

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*Minimum Work Experience*

1 year recent acute care experience:

X Preferred □ Required

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*Required Skills*

Certifications:

Rhythm Interpretation Class:

• Preferred X Required

The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

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**Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*

**Title:** *Nurse Tech 2 - MedSurg*

**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*

**Requisition ID:** *7412-7105*