Nurse Technician
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
You'll care for adult patients recovering from surgery, orthopedic conditions and traumatic injuries, supporting the nurses on the unit.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 20 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Variable 12-hour shifts Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts, 2 weekends per month with holiday rotation
- Unit and setting
- Surgery/Ortho/Trauma Unit · Hospital Our unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of surgical, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditionsAdult and geriatric surgical, orthopedic and trauma patients
- License
- RN license
- Term
- PermanentFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- BLS within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 3 months of hire.
- Also asks
- High school diploma or GED Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Also asks
- Nurse aide program, related experience, or willingness to complete on-the-job training Completion of a Nurse Aide Program, experience in a related field, or willingness to complete provided on-the-job education and training.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification Certification preferred.
- Experience
- One year acute care or long-term care experience One year of acute care or one year of long-term care experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Tuition assistance
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan repayment
- Loan assistance
- Bonus
- Up to $5,000 bonus Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidatesfor eligible candidates
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full- and part-time staffComprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, disability, paid family leave and PTOFinancial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
- BenefitsTuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- BenefitsWellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services and discountsEmployee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
More benefits (7)
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement package with company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Orients patients and families to the room and call bell Orients patients and families to the room and call bell.
- Day to day
- Takes admission vitals, height and weight Upon admission, obtains initial vital signs, height, and weight.
- Day to day
- Records daily intake and output, vitals and food intake Records daily intake and output (I&O), vital signs, and food intake in the electronic medical record.
- Day to day
- Transports patients safely within their activity restrictions Transports patients using appropriate methods in a safe and dignified manner while adhering to patient activity restrictions.
- Day to day
- Supports mobility and rehabilitation alongside PT and nursing support mobility and rehabilitation efforts
- Hours stated
- Variable 12-hour shifts, 2 weekends per month with holiday rotation
- Weekends
- Two weekends per month 2 weekends per month with holiday rotation
- Holidays
- Holiday rotation
- Details
- 420-bed Level 1 trauma center Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center located in Johnstown, PA
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s careers page.
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Nurse Technician (NT) – Surgery/Ortho/Trauma Job Type: Full-time | Variable 12-hour shifts, 2 weekends per month with holiday rotation Up to $5,000 bonus for eligible candidates Your experience matters Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Technician (NT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Join our Surgery/Orthopedics/Trauma Unit, where you will work alongside a skilled and compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, orthopedic conditions, and traumatic injuries. As a Nurse Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Our unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of surgical, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions, including patients recovering from joint replacements, fractures, complex surgical procedures, and injuries requiring specialized care. Team members have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of post-operative recovery, mobility assistance, wound care support, pain management, and patient safety. Working collaboratively with registered nurses, physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals, Nurse Technicians assist with daily patient care activities, monitor and document patient information, support mobility and rehabilitation efforts, and contribute to the implementation of individualized care plans.
This role provides excellent exposure to acute care nursing practices while helping build a strong clinical foundation for future career growth. Our Surgery/Ortho/Trauma Unit is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment that values collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement. If you are seeking an opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
How you’ll contribute
A Nurse Technician (NT) who excels in this role
Participates in the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patients' spiritual and cultural differences. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in the delivery of patient care. Orients patients and families to the room and call bell.
Upon admission, obtains initial vital signs, height, and weight. Records daily intake and output (I&O), vital signs, and food intake in the electronic medical record. Transports patients using appropriate methods in a safe and dignified manner while adhering to patient activity restrictions.
Establishes positive relationships with patients and families and reports concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team members. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs. Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Additional requirements include: Completion of a Nurse Aide Program, experience in a related field, or willingness to complete provided on-the-job education and training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 3 months of hire. One year of acute care or one year of long-term care experience preferred.
Certification preferred. More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
What's around it?
Johnstown, PA
Living costs about 2% below the US average