Location: Eisenberg Building

The nurse technician performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The designated tasks are those which have been taught in the academic programs and/or orientation, and where the individual has demonstrated competence to a designated RN. The functions are those limited by law to unlicensed personnel. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.

Nurse Technicians hired into Hematology/Oncology specific areas will care for patients including (but not limited to) adult patients with solid tumors, those undergoing autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplants or peripheral blood stem cell transplants, patients with lymphoma, leukemic, multiple myeloma, and various hematopoietic disorders. Patients may be hospitalized during various stages of their wellness/illness including from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or death.

Successful completion of junior year of baccalaureate nursing program, successful completion of 2 semesters of associate nursing program, or successful completion of two full clinical rotations of a direct entry Master of Science in nursing program.  Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS). Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting and deal with stress caused by the care of patients.

Additional Qualifications

 **Students must be enrolled in the University of Minnesota’s nursing program and have reviewed all additional academic coursework associated with the Hematology/Oncology nursing student pathway. Please include a letter of recommendation from your academic institution with your application materials. Application deadline will be January 12th, 2026.

Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals.
Must obtain prior to start date: 

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date – acceptable BLS certificates are American Heart Association: “BLS Provider” or American Red Cross: “Basic Life Support” or “CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers”