Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant provides patient care services and maintains a clean, safe, and adequately stocked care environment. Working from assignments delegated by a registered nurse, the assistant accesses information about patients’ status and reports relevant information to help identify their needs. Care is provided according to established policies and procedures and is appropriate to the assigned patient population. The role may also include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other duties within the assistant’s scope. The assistant provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and assists throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. Responsibilities also include room turnaround and cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment; organizing supplies and equipment; following department, hospital, and regulatory policies; understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques; and adhering to safety measures. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night position, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $17.87–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and/or education. Eligible positions may also have incentive compensation such as shift differentials or clinical ladders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the assigned patient population and within established policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
- Proficient communicative, 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 knowledge of 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 report relevant information about patient status and 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 scope as assigned.
- Follow department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
- Perform on-call duties as directed and travel between facilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
