Technical Asst II - Nursing-Med​/Tele

Overview

Technical Assistant II - Nursing. Full Time Days, 7a-7p with weekends rotate. Job Code: NU2301.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Classification:
Nonexempt

Provides patient care services, cleans, maintains and stocks supplies and equipment and applies the principles of standard precautions and infection control in a variety of settings. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate for the population assigned. Receives assignments as delegated by the RN. The Certified Technical Assistant will be able to access data reflective of the patient’s status and report the information needed to identify each patient’s needs relative to this information.

Provides care based on established policies and procedures. The Technical Assistant performs clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant and other duties as assigned within their scope.

• Assists/provides 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.

• Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, providers, and all levels of healthcare.
• Obtains and documents vital signs as prescribed.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members.
• Resolves conflicts independently as appropriate.

• 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.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 1 year of experience preferred. Previous healthcare experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current CNA, Phlebotomy, or CMA/CCMA/RMA certification with state required.

Additional Skills/Requirements

Required:

Basic computer knowledge with demonstrated administrative skills. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrated critical thinking skills. High level of compassion, desire to help others and highly motivated.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Phlebotomy and medical terminology.

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs. Work Function/Activity:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand. The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

• 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