Technical Asst II - Nursing-CCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant II provides patient care services in a variety of settings, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and follows standard precautions and infection-control principles. The assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by a registered nurse. The Certified Technical Assistant accesses data reflecting a patient’s status and reports information needed to identify patient needs. Care is provided according to established policies and procedures. Duties may also include clerical work, phlebotomy, safety-attendant tasks, and other responsibilities within the assistant’s scope. The role assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and supports patients throughout their experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. It also includes room turnaround, cleaning equipment and the care environment, organizing supplies and equipment, complying with department, hospital, and regulatory policies, understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques, and following safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. The role may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. The stated base compensation range is $17.22–$25.26 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The range excludes any applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives for eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CNA, phlebotomy, or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification with state-required credentials.
- Basic computer knowledge and demonstrated administrative skills.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
- Compassion, a desire to help others, and high motivation.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Phlebotomy and medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document patient care 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.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while following standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Access data reflecting patient status and report information needed to identify patient needs.
- Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other duties within scope as assigned.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
