You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certification(s): BLS Required within one month of hire.
✓EMT, Paramedic or Previous Patient Care Experience
✓Certification(s): Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) in the state of practice.
Education
✓Education : High school diploma, G.E.D. and enrolled in an approved or accredited nursing program.
✓Prior to employment, the nurse tech shall provide student transcripts indicating they have completed Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
✓The nurse tech must remain in good standing with their school of nursing while in this role.
Qualifications
✓This program is for nursing students only, if a student leaves a program for any reason, they can no longer be a nurse tech.
✓Why Mercy?
✓From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistanceRetirement plan
About the role
Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.