Huntsville Hospital Health System·Guntersville, Alabama
The Nurse Tech provides basic and select advanced nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, discharges, and performing delegated clinical tasks like phlebotomy and medication administration.
Overview The Nurse Tech works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Nurse Tech include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Nurse Tech must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple, priorities and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Nurse Tech scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs. Advanced nursing activities that may be delegated to the competent Nurse Tech by the RN/LPN include simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration, and more as defined by policy. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age, gender, socioeconomic status, education, physical and mental abilities, and racial and ethnic background. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Provides explanation to patients and families prior to administering care; answers questions within scope of practice Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function appropriately in stressful situations. Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nurse Tech scope of practice.
Education: High School/GED required. Candidates must meet the following criteria: Completed a minimum of 2 semesters of clinical experience within an academic nursing program. Completed the following educational courses and clinical experience: Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology including medication administration. Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program. Nursing graduates pending completion of NCLEX are also eligible. License/Certification: BLS required before conclusion of orientation period. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent preferred. About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
Candidates must have a High School diploma and be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program with at least two semesters of clinical experience. BLS certification is required before the end of the orientation period.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
