Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant 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 an RN. The Technical Assistant accesses information reflecting patient status and reports information needed to identify patient needs, providing care according to established policies and procedures. Duties may include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other assigned tasks within the role’s scope. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Technical Assistant assists with and documents patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The role also assists with room turnaround, cleaning equipment and the care environment, organizing supplies and equipment, and complying with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. The Technical Assistant understands sterile and non-sterile techniques and follows safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/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 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.
- Receive assignments delegated by an RN and provide care according to established policies and procedures.
- Access patient-status information and report information needed to identify patient needs.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment; assist with room turnaround and cleaning the care environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Apply standard precautions and infection-control principles.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
