Technical Asst - Nursing

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Technical Assistant - Nursing provides patient care services and performs cleaning, maintenance, and stocking of supplies and equipment while applying standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role provides services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by a registered nurse (RN). The Technical Assistant accesses information reflecting patient status and reports information needed to identify patient needs, providing care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Duties may also include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other responsibilities within the role's scope. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. The position supports patient care throughout the patient experience under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse and, as applicable, a physician or registered nurse. It assists with room turnaround, cleaning equipment and the care environment, organizing supplies and equipment, and following department, hospital, and regulatory requirements, including sterile and non-sterile techniques and safety measures. The job has medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Safe-handling equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds. The role may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask, on-call responsibilities as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. Base compensation is $18.72 per hour; eligible positions may also have incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights 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 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 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 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.