Compassionate Patient Care Technician

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off and Disability

Health Savings Plans and FSAs

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

University of Virginia Health System seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under supervision, following medical orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with hygiene, safety, and comfort, and maintaining a clean, stocked environment. Candidates may hold Virginia CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or be enrolled nursing students; BLS is required or equivalent experience. UVA Health emphasizes ASPIRE values and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• AHA BLS for Health Care Providers certification required or acceptable substitutes.
• Virginia nursing-related licensure or student nurse status as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care under RN or licensed practitioner.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate updates to health care team.
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked environment; assist in safety initiatives.
• Assist in specimen collection and adherence to plans of care.
• Attend mandatory trainings and demonstrate UVA Health values.
• Perform duties within policy and procedure guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (Virginia)

Emergency Medical Technician (Virginia)

Military Corpsman/Medic (Virginia)

LPN license (Virginia)

Graduate of certified nursing program

PatientCare Technician Certification

Currently enrolled student nurses with Clinical Experience

Job description

University of Virginia Health System seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under supervision, following medical orders and care plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, assisting with hygiene, safety, and comfort, and maintaining a clean, stocked environment. Candidates may hold Virginia CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or be enrolled nursing students; BLS is required or equivalent experience. UVA Health emphasizes ASPIRE values and teamwork.