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*Nurse Tech / CNA – Athens Surgery Center*

*Schedule: *

8x5 hour shifts, Day (8a – 5p), Monday – Friday.

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*Your experience matters: *

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of_Lifepoint Health_, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a *Nurse Tech / CNA *joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to/making communities healthier////®/. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

*How you’ll contribute:*

A *Nurse Tech / CNA *who excels in this role:

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

* Assists patients with getting dressed, going to the restroom, and getting to their vehicle.

* 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.

* Assists with cleaning stretchers, changing linens, stocking patient care areas, stocking supplies, learning sterile technique and assisting the OR nurse and surgical tech with getting rooms ready, turning over after procedures, opening supplies in sterile fashion.

* 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 andcorrects forartifacts.

* 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.

*Why join us *

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

* *Comprehensive Benefits*: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period—tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more.

* *Financial Protection & PTO*:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.

* *Financial & Career Growth*:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* *Employee Well-being*:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

* *Professional Development*: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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*What we’re looking for:*

Applicants should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Additional requirements include:

* Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.

*More about Starr Regional Medical Center: *

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

*EEOC Statement*

•Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehabis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehabis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Applicants should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Additional requirements include:

* Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.

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**Organization:** **Starr Surgery Center of Athens*

**Title:** *Nurse Tech - Athens Surgery Center*

**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*

**Requisition ID:** *7412-7382*