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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for base station technician in the United States is $22.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a base station technician?

Base station technicians are professionals responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing the equipment that allows wireless communication between mobile devices and networks. They work with base transceiver stations (BTS) and related hardware, ensuring optimal performance and network coverage for cellular networks. Their duties often include troubleshooting technical issues, upgrading equipment, and performing routine inspections to guarantee reliable service. Base station technicians typically work for telecommunications companies and may travel to various sites as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a base station technician?

To thrive as a Base Station Technician, you need a solid understanding of electronics, RF engineering, telecommunications fundamentals, and typically an associate degree or equivalent technical training. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and software for configuring base station equipment is essential, as are certifications like CompTIA or vendor-specific credentials. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help technicians diagnose issues and collaborate with teams. These capabilities are vital for ensuring reliable cellular network performance, minimizing downtime, and maintaining service quality.

What are some common challenges faced by base station technicians in the field?

Base Station Technicians often encounter challenges such as working in remote or elevated locations, which can involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and the need for strict adherence to safety protocols. Troubleshooting network issues under tight deadlines is common, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Additionally, technicians regularly coordinate with network engineers, contractors, and site managers to ensure that installations, upgrades, and maintenance are completed efficiently and according to industry standards.

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Nursing Station Technician (NST) - Pediatric Float Pool

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Fairview Health Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$24.16 - $30.76/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Fairview Health Services rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 252 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Overview
Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of pediatric patients and their families? Join our Growing Float Pool Team as a Nursing Station Technician at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital!
Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, we deliver a broad range of pediatric programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology (cancer care) services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation.
Our compassionate, innovative approach has repeatedly received national recognition. In 2023 we were nationally ranked on U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Children's Hospitals" list. It is our 16th year in a row on this premier national list, a recognition of the dedication and expertise of our extraordinary teams! We are proud to be the oldest academic children's hospital in Minnesota and the longest-running top-ranked children's hospital in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Schedule: This position will be working at 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks) on the DAY shift, 8-hour shifts and every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
The starting base rate of pay for the Nursing Station Technician is $24.16 Candidates with experience may be brought in at a higher rate of pay.
The Nursing Station Technician floats to all areas of the pediatric hospital including critical care, transplant, oncology, and cardiology.
This is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to demonstrate excellent customer service, collaboration and communication skills with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Other job duties include:
  • Patient care such as personal hygiene, vitals, daily activities, repositioning, transporting, and feeding
  • Maintaining unit desk area functions such as answering phones, processing admissions, discharging and transferring forms, transcribing orders, assembling patient charts and ordering tests
  • Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
  • Ordering and stocking of supplies
  • Functions in the role of a "flyer" and performs the EKGs along with holter monitor placement and responds to the needs of individual units

Required
License/Certification/Registration
  • Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants are required to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.

AND ONE or more of the following:
  • Successful completion of Fairview's OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.
  • Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician).
  • Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.
  • Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.

Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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