Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant provides patient care services and supports nursing operations by cleaning, maintaining, and stocking supplies and equipment, while following standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role serves the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by a registered nurse. The Technical Assistant accesses information about 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, serving as a safety attendant, and other tasks within the role’s scope. The position assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and supports patients throughout their care experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. Responsibilities also include room turnaround, cleaning equipment and the environment, organizing supplies and equipment, following department, hospital, and regulatory procedures, understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques, and adhering to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a part-time night position with 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shifts and rotating weekends. On-call responsibilities may be directed. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out-of-town locations may be needed. The position may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $17.87–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, prior experience, and/or education. Applicable incentive programs may also be available to eligible positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to meet 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.
- Proficient communication, 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 skills and medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document patient care 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 registered nurse and provide care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Access information reflecting patient status and report information needed to identify patient needs.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment, 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.
- Meet directed on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out-of-town locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
