Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Tech for our Women’s Services 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. * Provides appropriate and accurate specimen collections and care of patients based on individual needs. * Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy. * Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members. * Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions. * Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement. * Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up. *Minimum Education* HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Licenses* [Tennessee, United States] Nursing Assistant Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TN X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Skills* Completion of a licensed nursing assistant program X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Minimum Work Experience* 6 months recent acute care experience X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Skills* Certifications: The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) **Job:** **Nursing* **Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center* **Title:** *Nurse Tech-Womens/Post Sur* **Location:** *Tennessee-Athens* **Requisition ID:** *7412-6398*