Technical Assistant - Nursing-PRN-CCU

About the role

The Technical Assistant provides patient care services, cleans, maintains and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies the principles of standard precautions and infection control in various settings. They receive assignments as delegated by the RN and perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Affords patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse.
• Assists in room turnaround, including appropriate cleaning of equipment, supplies, and environment.
• Organizes supplies and equipment as needed.
• Performs clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties as assigned within their scope.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Licensure: Certification from Virginia Board of Nursing - preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Phlebotomy and medical terminology are preferred.

Competencies

• Patient Care: Assists/provides patient care throughout the entire patient experience under the direct supervision of the physician and/or the registered nurse.
• Nursing Expertise: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures. Understands concepts of sterile and non-sterile techniques. Adheres to safety measures.

Physical Demands

• Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy.
• Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
• Other: Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes.
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes.

Pay

The base compensation for this role is $18.15 hourly. Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.