Acute Care Tech

PEARL RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

JOB TITLE: ACUTE CARE TECH JOB CODE: E0504 DEPARTMENT: 1071-NURSING MED-SURG CLASSIFICATION: TCH EXEMPTION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT APPROVED BY: Deena Branum, Director of Nursing DATE: 08/13/2025 CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: _______________________ Job

The Acute Care Technician performs under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN and is delegated tasks to achieve quality patient care. He/she is involved in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is organizationally accountable to the Director of Nursing. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to collect data and relays appropriate data to nurse, status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care and follows department’s policies and procedures.

Education/Skills Diploma/GED required, as well as certificate of completion from an approved Nurse Aide training course. Must successfully complete Technician course during clinical orientation. Work

Prior experience working as a Nurse Aide preferred. Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE None Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment Required

PRN - as needed