Technical Assistant I/II - Nursing, Med/Surg
About The Position
The Technical Assistant provides patient care services in a variety of settings, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the assigned patient population. Assignments are delegated by an RN, and the Technical Assistant accesses information about patients’ status and reports relevant information to help identify their needs. Care is provided in accordance with established policies and procedures. Other duties within the role’s scope may include clerical work, phlebotomy, and serving as a safety attendant. The Technical Assistant provides and documents patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse and assists with care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The position also supports room turnaround, organizes supplies and equipment, and follows department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques. Additional duties may be assigned. The job requires constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping, as well as communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and legible writing. The ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds is required; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds. Use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required. On-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required as directed or needed.
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, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
- May be required to take on-call responsibilities as directed.
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 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.
- Access and report information reflecting patient status to help 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 the role’s scope as assigned.
- Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
