Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU

UVA Health • Culpeper, VA

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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 assistant demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by an RN. The role involves accessing and reporting patient-status information to help identify patient needs and providing care according to established policies and procedures. Clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other duties may be assigned within the role’s scope.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Technical Assistant provides and documents patient assistance throughout the patient experience, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The assistant helps turn around rooms, appropriately cleans equipment, supplies, and the environment, and organizes supplies and equipment. The role requires compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures; understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adherence to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide services appropriate to the assigned patient population and work under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Ability to meet the described 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.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Virginia Board of Nursing certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills and medical terminology preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• 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.
• Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment while following standard precautions and infection-control principles.
• Access patient-status data and report information needed to identify patient needs.
• Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other duties within the role’s scope, as assigned.
• Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
• Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
• Comply with departmental, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED