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The nursing technician is responsible for routine nursing procedures and certain delegated tasks related to
patient care under the supervision of a nurse within a nursing unit of the hospital.
Qualifications
• High school graduate preferred, or GED
• Graduation from an accredited school or program for nursing assistants or prior experience as a
nursing assistant
• On the job training when necessary
• Current CPR certification
Job Relationships
1. Responsible to the nurse in charge of the patient, the Shift Leader, the Nurse Manager or the House
Manager
2. Workers supervised - none.
Physical Demands
Note: "Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the workday; "Frequently" = 34% to 66%. This may also be
described as performance once every three minutes = "occasionally", once every 1 ½ to 3 minutes =
"Frequently;" once every 1 ½ to continuous work = "Continuous.
Standing/Walking - Continuous. The NT is on their feet the majority of the shift to perform
direct and indirect patient care as well as completing other assigned functions of their job.
Sitting - Frequent. The NT is required at times to sit at various desk heights for charting and
their tasks such as in-services and filing.
Bending - Frequent. Bending is required in most job activities related to patient care. The NT
should be able to maneuver in small areas, such as plugging in electrical equipment.
Climbing/reaching - Occasional. The NT should be able to climb small ladder or step stools
when placing supplies on storage shelves, etc. The NT should be able to reach in order to place
supplies and equipment on storage shelves.
Push/Pull - Frequent. The NT often performs push/pull motion when transporting patients and
moving equipment on various floor surfaces.
Handling/lifting - 0-50 pounds: Frequent; 50-100; Occasional. The NT may need to lift and
help handle object from 1 - 350 pounds. Assistance in moving patients and push/pull activity is
frequently done.
Manual Dexterity:
Simple grasp - frequently
Firm grasp - frequently
Fine manipulations - continuously
Feet - standing and walking continuous and/or frequent.
Both fine and gross motor skills are needed in areas such as vital signs, assisting patients, writing
and adjustment of equipment.
Speaking/Hearing/ Seeing - Continuous.
Speaking - Able to communicate verbally with co-workers, patients, and visitors.
Hearing - Able to hear normal communication with/without correction.
Seeing - 20/20 vision with/without corrective lens.
Patient Population
The Emergency Department population ranges from delivery of newborn to geriatric patients. The patient population consists of multiple ethnic backgrounds as we serve a very diverse community.
