As a nurse technician, your job is to assist with the care of patients. These positions are often offered as a part-time position if you are a student currently enrolled in a nursing program. Typical duties include monitoring patients and taking their vital signs. Other responsibilities sometimes involve helping patients with bathing, eating, dressing, and grooming. The job is performed under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Many nursing techs use the job to gain experience for a career in a different nursing role.