Technical Assistant - Nursing
About The Position
Provides patient care services and cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles in a variety of settings. The Technical Assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to serve the assigned patient population, receives assignments delegated by an RN, and accesses and reports patient-status information to help identify care needs. Care is provided according to established policies and procedures. The role may also include clerical work, phlebotomy, safety-attendant duties, and other tasks within the position's scope. The Technical Assistant provides and documents patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and assists with care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. Responsibilities include room turnaround and cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; following departmental, hospital, and regulatory procedures; understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adhering to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- One year of relevant experience preferred; previous healthcare experience preferred.
- Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of relevant experience.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Phlebotomy skills.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
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 and carry out assignments delegated by the RN.
- Access patient-status data and report information needed to identify patient needs.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other duties within the role's scope, as assigned.
- Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
