Under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse in charge of the department, the specialty technician assists the nurses in providing quality patient care and informs the nurse about any significant changes. This includes taking vital signs, transporting patients, and helping the professional nurse with interventions. The specialty technician also interacts with other departments, performs cleaning, and restocks supplies, all under the direction of the professional nurse.

High school graduate or GED preferred

Successful completion of a certified nurse assistant training course; the SRHC Spec Tech University, satisfactory completion of foundations course in nursing school; successful completion of an EMT training course; or 3 years nurse assistant experience.

1-2 years nurse assistant experience preferred

Basic Life Support certification from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider, or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider).