Technical Assistant - Nursing
About The Position
The Technical Assistant provides patient care services in a variety of settings, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role requires providing services appropriate to the assigned patient population. Assignments are delegated by a registered nurse (RN), and the Technical Assistant accesses and reports patient-status information needed to identify patient needs. Care is provided according to established policies and procedures. Duties may also include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other duties within the role's scope. The position is part-time on the night shift, working two shifts per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. It may involve on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The position may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. The stated base compensation range is $16.75–$23.39 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. Eligible positions may also have incentive compensation such as shift differentials or clinical ladders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands: constant standing; frequent walking and bending/stooping; proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible writing; and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for any weight over 35 pounds.
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 assistance to patients 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, applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Access and report patient-status information needed to identify patient needs.
- Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other assigned duties within the role's scope.
- Assist with room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Comply with Department, Hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures while assisting with patient care.
- Understand and apply sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Take on-call responsibilities as directed.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
