Technical Assistant - Nursing-CCU

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

8h•$18 - $25

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 provides services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by the RN. The Technical Assistant accesses data reflecting patient status and reports information needed to identify patient needs. Care is provided according to established policies and procedures. Additional duties within the role’s scope include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other assigned tasks. The Technical Assistant assists with 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. The role also assists with room turnaround, cleaning equipment and the care environment, organizing supplies and equipment, and complying with department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures. The position requires understanding sterile and non-sterile techniques and adhering to safety measures. On-call responsibilities may be directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, legible writing, and ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. For weights over 35 pounds, use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred; previous healthcare experience preferred.
Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
Phlebotomy and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and document patient-care 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 data and report information needed to 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 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.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.