All-Age Patient Care Tech — Compassion & Safety

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide age‑appropriate direct patient care under RN direction. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, documenting vital signs, and supporting the care plan within a safe, clean unit environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred CNA/Maintenance of licensure (BLS HCP). Candidates will assist with feeding, mobility, and activities of daily living while upholding infection

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• Preferred CNA certification.
• Licensure: AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent.
• Minimum qualifications include CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, Military Corpsman/Medic or Nursing Aide Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate patient needs and unit functioning.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information, including vital signs and intake/output.
• Attend mandatory in-services and trainings and adhere to required policies.
• Assist with specimen collection and with patient mobility as needed.
• Establish rapport with patients and staff; respond to instructions promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT

Medical Assistant

Job description

VCU Health System Authority is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide age‑appropriate direct patient care under RN direction. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, documenting vital signs, and supporting the care plan within a safe, clean unit environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred CNA/Maintenance of licensure (BLS HCP). Candidates will assist with feeding, mobility, and activities of daily living while upholding infection