Compassionate Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN or licensed practitioner supervision. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accurate patient identification within the UVA Health system.

Requirements include high school diploma, no experience necessary, and AHA BLS certification. Virginia CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or nursing program completion are required or preferred candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• AHA BLS certification required; non-certified hires may be considered with relevant experience.
• Must meet Virginia credential (CNA, EMT, LPN, or equivalent) or related nursing program certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-appropriate patient care under supervision.
• Monitor patient conditions and report to the health care team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked clinical environment.
• Assist in specimen collection for diagnostic tests.
• Attend mandatory in-services and training.
• Demonstrate ASPIRE values and teamwork in care delivery.
• Identify and report safety concerns to licensed practitioners.
• Record patient information throughout the plan of care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA (Virginia)

EMT (Virginia)

LPN (Virginia)

Patient Care Technician Certification

Nursing student with clinical experience

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN or licensed practitioner supervision. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and accurate patient identification within the UVA Health system.

Requirements include high school diploma, no experience necessary, and AHA BLS certification. Virginia CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or nursing program completion are required or preferred candidates.