Nursing Technician Jobs in Ohio
Nursing Technician jobs in Ohio concentrate heavily in hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinical settings, with demand ranging from entry-level patient care positions to experienced procedural support roles. The busiest hiring markets are Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large employers such as OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health maintain ongoing nursing technician needs across dozens of facilities. The most in-demand specialties in Ohio include med-surg support, surgical tech assistance, and intensive care unit patient care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and administrative/clerical support.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Must be enrolled as a full time or part time student in an accredited associate degree or bachelor’s degree nursing program and have completed the first clinical rotation.
2. Nursing Student Tech (NST) Conditions of Eligibility:
a. An employee may remain in the NST job post-graduation and pre-licensure up to six (6) months after which their eligibility to stay employed as an NST will cease.
3. Experience and Training Required:
a. Must complete Summa’s orientation
b. Current BLS-HCP card upon hire and maintained thereafter
4. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical functions
b. Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs
c. Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa: to create a patient care environment that is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer
d. Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure
e. Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team’s direction)
f. Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
g. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequent pushing, pulling and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materials
h. Ability to provide necessary care for patients (i.e. neonate/newborns, children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatric adults) as required by position
i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
5. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
b. Exposure to blood and body fluids and sharps; risks to falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and administrative/clerical support.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Formal Education Required:
a. Must be enrolled as a full time or part time student in an accredited associate degree or bachelor’s degree nursing program and have completed the first clinical rotation.
2. Nursing Student Tech (NST) Conditions of Eligibility:
a. An employee may remain in the NST job post-graduation and pre-licensure up to six (6) months after which their eligibility to stay employed as an NST will cease.
3. Experience and Training Required:
a. Must complete Summa’s orientation
b. Current BLS-HCP card upon hire and maintained thereafter
4. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical functions
b. Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costs
c. Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa: to create a patient care environment that is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer
d. Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure
e. Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team’s direction)
f. Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets
g. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequent pushing, pulling and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materials
h. Ability to provide necessary care for patients (i.e. neonate/newborns, children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and geriatric adults) as required by position
i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
5. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
b. Exposure to blood and body fluids and sharps; risks to falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nursing Technician Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing technician jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide registration or equivalent Ohio nursing technician credential
- Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- High school diploma or GED with completion of an approved nurse aide training program
- Ability to perform direct patient care tasks including vital signs and personal hygiene assistance
- Successful completion of a criminal background check in compliance with Ohio requirements
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical team environment
Nursing Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing technician in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require candidates to hold an active Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide registration, which is issued through the Ohio Department of Health after completing a state-approved nursing assistant training program and passing the competency evaluation. Many hospitals also accept candidates enrolled in an accredited nursing program who have completed clinical hours. Community colleges across Ohio, including Columbus State and Cuyahoga Community College, offer approved training programs that meet both state and employer requirements.
Which companies hire nursing technicians in Ohio?
Ohio nursing technician roles are posted by Summa Health, MedVet, and Mercy Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of large hospital systems and regional medical centers means consistent year-round openings across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most nursing technician jobs?
Akron, Cincinnati, and Barberton account for the greatest number of nursing technician openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of the size and density of OhioHealth and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, while Cleveland's volume is driven by the Cleveland Clinic health system and University Hospitals, and Cincinnati's activity reflects UC Health and TriHealth anchoring a large regional market.
How can I get hired as a nursing technician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an Ohio-approved nurse aide training program and obtaining your Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide registration, which qualifies you for new-hire positions at Ohio hospital systems that actively recruit entry-level candidates. OhioHealth and Cleveland Clinic both run new-grad and student nurse technician programs for candidates still completing a nursing degree. Lateral moves from roles such as patient care associate, medical assistant, or home health aide are common starting points that many Ohio employers recognize when hiring first-time nursing technicians.
Where can I find and apply to nursing technician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to nursing technician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient providers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your credentials and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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