Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant - Nursing provides patient care services, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role provides services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by the RN. The Technical Assistant accesses information reflecting patient status and reports relevant information to help identify patient needs, providing care according to established policies and procedures. Duties may include clerical work, phlebotomy, safety-attendant responsibilities, and other tasks within the position’s scope. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Technical Assistant provides and documents patient assistance throughout the patient experience, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The role assists with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizes supplies and equipment; follows department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understands sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adheres to 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. The role 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. The stated base compensation range is $17.87–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The stated range excludes applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives available to eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 is required for weights over 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One year of relevant experience.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Phlebotomy skills and medical terminology.
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 patient-status information and report information relevant to identifying patient needs.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
- Apply 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 position’s scope, as assigned.
- Follow department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understand sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhere to safety measures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
