Technical Assistant; Float

Technical Assistant - Nursing Float

Job Code: NU2400

Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Night shift and Dayshift Opportunities

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

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

Supervises Positions: No

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. The Float Pool (FP) Technician demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate for the population assigned. The FP technician will receive assignments as delegated by the RN. The FP Technician 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.

The technician will provide care based on established policies and procedures. The FP Technician performs clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant and other duties as assigned within their scope.

Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.

• 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.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Adheres to safety measures.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 2 years of acute inpatient or emergency technician experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: CNA, Phlebotomy, ECG Tech, or EMT preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required
: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred
:
Phlebotomy, ECG course/certification, 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

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.