Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU

UVA Health • Culpeper, VA

12d

About The Position

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services and performs cleaning, maintenance, and stocking of supplies and equipment while following standard precautions and infection-control principles. The role provides services appropriate to the assigned patient population and receives assignments delegated by a registered nurse. The Technical Assistant accesses patient-status data and reports information needed to identify patient needs, providing care according to established policies and procedures. Within their scope, the role may also perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety-attendant, and other assigned duties. The position is full-time, overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. It may involve on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The hourly base compensation range is $17.87–$25.30; individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and/or education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide services appropriate to the assigned patient population and follow established policies and procedures.
• Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing is preferred.
• One year of relevant experience is preferred; previous healthcare experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills and medical terminology are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience.
• Previous healthcare experience.
• Virginia Board of Nursing certification.
• 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.
• Access patient-status data and report information needed to identify patient needs.
• Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment, 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, regulatory, and safety policies and procedures.
• Use sterile and non-sterile techniques appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED