Unit Tech (UT) Inpatient Surgery, Part Time, Days (36)
- Days
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient care technician jobs in Tennessee post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $19–$19.56, across 22 jobs that state their pay. Patient care technicians employed in Tennessee earn a median of $18.27 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Accurately performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Acts as a receptionist/secretary and is responsible for the smooth and efficient performance of clerical activities on an assigned nursing unit during a designated shift.
REPORTS TO
- Nurse Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Degree: General
License/Certification Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment; NAHUC Certification encouraged.
Minimum Work Experience: Nursing Assistant and/or 6 months experience or training required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Effective communication skills required.
- Strong computer skills required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
- Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
Come work where you can make a difference every day.
From East Tennessee Children's Hospital's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About East Tennessee Children's Hospital
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a nonprofit children's hospital with an emergency department in Knoxville, TN. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, physicians and pharmacy staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Based in Knoxville, TNHires in TennesseePay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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