Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Compassionate Support

UVA Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-specific care under the guidance of RNs and practitioners. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, communicating with the team, and ensuring a safe, well-stocked environment.

The role requires CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or nursing program completion, with BLS certification or alternative experience accepted for non-certified candidates as of 2026. The position emphasizes safety and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA, EMT, LPN, or nursing program graduate as listed.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required or acceptable with relevant experience.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform tasks per nursing/medical plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-appropriate patient care under supervision.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and report updates to health care team.
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked clinical locations per policy.
• Collect specimens for diagnostic tests when needed.
• Attend mandatory in-services and training.
• Demonstrate UVA Health ASPIRE values in interactions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

CNA Virginia

EMT Virginia

LPN license Virginia

Graduate of certified nursing program

Patient Care Technician Certification (NCTC)

Currently enrolled student nurses

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-specific care under the guidance of RNs and practitioners. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, communicating with the team, and ensuring a safe, well-stocked environment.

The role requires CNA/EMT/LPN credentials or nursing program completion, with BLS certification or alternative experience accepted for non-certified candidates as of 2026. The position emphasizes safety and patient experience.