The Nurse Tech provides a variety of indirect and direct care to patients and significant others, including provision for patients' dependency need

uch as nutrition, hygiene, safety and physical and psychological comfort measures, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in patient settings. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors. Lifting,

bending, stooping and exposure to blood borne pathogens.

This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of

occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Level I Positions in this category require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an R.N. program and has completed Fundamentals in Nursing.

Supervises: Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Department Manager As assigned

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL