Technical Assistant/Unit Receptionist

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

2d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services under assignments delegated by a registered nurse and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires coverage on the unit as both a Technical Assistant and Medical Unit Receptionist. The Technical Assistant accesses information reflecting patient status and reports information needed to identify patient needs. Duties may include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other work within the role’s scope. The position also involves cleaning, maintaining, and stocking supplies and equipment, applying standard precautions and infection-control principles, and providing services appropriate to the assigned patient population. The Technical Assistant assists with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and/or physician, supports room turnaround, organizes supplies and equipment, and follows department, hospital, regulatory, and safety procedures. Additional duties may be assigned. The schedule is five shifts per week: three weekday evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and three weekend day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-call responsibilities may be directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The hourly base compensation range is $18.43–$25.30; individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and/or education, and the range excludes potentially applicable incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Understand concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques.
Meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and the ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Have proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and the 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 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 patient-status information and report information needed to identify patient needs.
Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
Apply standard precautions and infection-control principles.
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 appropriately.
Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
Comply with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures.
Provide coverage on the unit as both a Technical Assistant and Medical Unit Receptionist.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.