Technical Assistant - Nursing

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

22h

About The Position

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services under assignments delegated by an RN and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role includes cleaning, maintaining, and stocking supplies and equipment, applying standard precautions and infection-control principles, and providing services appropriate to the assigned patient population. The Technical Assistant accesses information about patients’ status and reports information needed to identify their care needs. Additional duties within scope may include clerical work, phlebotomy, and serving as a safety attendant. The role assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, physician, and/or registered nurse throughout the patient experience. It also supports room turnaround by cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; following department, hospital, and regulatory policies; understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adhering to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. The position may require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. The base compensation range is $18.43–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The stated range excludes applicable incentive compensation programs, which may include shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Ability to provide services appropriate to the assigned patient population and work under assignments delegated by an RN.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or 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 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.
Access data reflecting patient status and report information needed to identify patient needs.
Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
Apply standard precautions and infection-control principles.
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 department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Perform on-call responsibilities as directed.