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Technical Assistant - Nursing Float
Job Code: NU2400
ABOUT US
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.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
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.
Patient Care: Provides and documents assistance to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, providers, and all levels of healthcare.
Nursing Expertise: Assists with patient care while complying with Department, Hospital, and Regulatory policies and procedures.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 DEMANDS
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.
OTHER
Full Time
$36k-44k (estimate)
10/14/2023
07/09/2024
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