Surg

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

11d•$18 - $27

About The Position

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services in a variety of settings, as delegated by the RN and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role involves accessing and reporting information about a patient’s status and needs, applying standard precautions and infection-control principles, and providing services appropriate to the assigned patient population. Duties may include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other tasks within the role’s scope. The Technical Assistant also cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Technical Assistant assists with and documents patient care throughout the patient experience. The role supports room turnaround by cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizes supplies and equipment; follows departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understands sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adheres to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. Positions are available full time and part time, with day and night shifts. On-call responsibilities may be assigned, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The hourly base compensation ranges are $18.43–$25.30 for Technical Assistant I and $19.53–$27.33 for Technical Assistant II. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, prior work experience, and/or education; the stated ranges exclude applicable incentive programs such as shift differentials and clinical ladders.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: constant standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds. Use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
Phlebotomy skills and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and document patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
Receive assignments delegated by the RN and provide care according to established policies and procedures.
Access information reflecting patient status and report information needed to identify patient needs.
Apply standard precautions and infection-control principles.
Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
Assist with room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties within scope, as assigned.
Comply with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.