How to hire a student nurse technician

How to hire a student nurse technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step student nurse technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a student nurse technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new student nurse technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the student nurse technician you need to hire. Certain student nurse technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A student nurse technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, student nurse technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of student nurse technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Student Nurse Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Student Nurse Technician	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$13-21
   PRN	A PRN or a "pro re nata" employee is responsible for covering a shift or a specific situation, especially during short-staffing or the need to complete a particular task. The PRNs often work for a medical industry without a regular or full-time commitment, having the freedom to manage their time and take multiple assignments from different organizations... Show more	$8-42
   Medication Aide	A medication aide is a healthcare professional who is responsible for administering medication to patients daily in a hospital or medical facility. As certified nursing assistants, medication aides should possess knowledge of patient care procedures so that they can coordinate with different nurses to deliver them... Show more	$15-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • BLS
   • Vital Signs
   • Patient Care
   • Catheter
   • Direct Supervision
   • ICU
   • Stretchers
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Telemetry
   • Critical Care
   • Family Education
   • Compassion
   • Surgery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage memory unity within facility.
   • Test patients for TB using PPD injections and take standard universal precaution when need.
   • Assure cardiac telemetry monitors are placed, answer call lights, assist patients with hygiene, ambulation and transfers.
   • Work full-time while going through nursing school providing care to post-surgical/surgical oncology patients.
   • Work as a staff nurse in MED/SURG and IMU.
   • Assist patient in ADL's, blood draws, dressing changes

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your student nurse technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A student nurse technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, student nurse technicians' average salary in south carolina is 51% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level student nurse technicians earn 36% less than senior-level student nurse technicians.
   • Certifications. A student nurse technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a student nurse technician's salary.

   Average student nurse technician salary

   $35,652yearly

   $17.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level student nurse technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing a student nurse technician job description

   A student nurse technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a student nurse technician job description:

   Student nurse technician job description example

   Job Schedule: Per Diem
   Standard Hours: 1
   Job Shift: Shift 1
   Shift Details: All Shifts
   
   

   Work where every moment matters.

   Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

   Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

   Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Student Nurse Technician performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Unit Manager.

   Qualifications

   Qualifications:

   Enrollment in an accredited BSN nursing program

   Strongly prefer a genuine interest and commitment to a career in Critical Care / ICU

   Minimum 16 hours worked per month for the entire year - this is not a temporary summer position

   Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematics

   Physical efforts as specified by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Health Exposure form

   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills [verbal, written and listening].

   Ability to relate to different cultural and economic background

   We take great care of careers.

   With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find student nurse technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your student nurse technician job on Zippia to find and recruit student nurse technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit student nurse technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new student nurse technician

   Once you've selected the best student nurse technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new student nurse technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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