Compassionate Acute Care Patient Technician

VCU Health System Authority; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority in Virginia seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate direct care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a safe environment while following the plan of care.

Strong communication with the health care team is essential. Preferred qualifications include CNA, nursing aide training, or EMT preparation, plus prior healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant required or preferred.
• Nursing Aide training program or EMT preparation.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct care to patients and adjust care for age groups.
• Monitor patient conditions and report to RN or practitioner.
• Assist with personal hygiene, comfort and safety tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked care environment.
• Record vital signs, intake/output, and other patient data.
• Assist with specimen collection and participate in trainings.
• Demonstrate teamwork, report safety concerns, and follow policies.

Skills

Vital signs data collection

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Safety awareness

Communication with care team

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Aide training / EMT prep

Job description

VCU Health System Authority in Virginia seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate direct care under RN supervision. You will monitor patients, assist with hygiene, and help maintain a safe environment while following the plan of care.

Strong communication with the health care team is essential. Preferred qualifications include CNA, nursing aide training, or EMT preparation, plus prior healthcare experience.