Technical Assistant- Nursing

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Manassas, VA

1d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services in a variety of settings, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and follows standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned patient population. Assignments are delegated by a registered nurse, and the Technical Assistant accesses and reports information about patient status to help 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 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 supports room turnaround, cleans equipment and the care environment, organizes supplies, and follows department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Phlebotomy skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

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 information reflective of patient status to help identify patient needs.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED