Compassionate Patient Care Technician

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate, direct patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and accurate data collection, including vital signs, intake/output, and reporting changes to the nursing team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS HCP certification, and experience in healthcare settings. This full-time position offers a structured environment with protocol-driven care.

Competenze

• High School Degree or equivalent is required.
• CNA certification is preferred.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent is required/preferred as noted.
• Healthcare experience is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation is essential.

Mansioni

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Deliver care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and hospital policy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to support patient care.
• Assist with specimen collection for diagnostic tests as needed.
• Establish rapport with patients, visitors and health care team, reporting concerns promptly.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information (vital signs, intake/output, etc.).
• Attend mandatory trainings and adhere to policies.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in patient safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

PATIENT CARE

Data collection

Documentation

Communication

Formazione

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

AHA BLS HCP Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate, direct patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and accurate data collection, including vital signs, intake/output, and reporting changes to the nursing team.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS HCP certification, and experience in healthcare settings. This full-time position offers a structured environment with protocol-driven care.