Night Shift Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision. The role requires CNA/MA/EMT credentials or active enrollment, BLS certification, and experience in a healthcare setting.

You will collect data, assist with hygiene and mobility, and support safety and comfort across shifts. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to care plans, and upholding hospital policies.

Formación

• Required Education: High School Degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Certified Nursing Assistant
• Licensure/Certification Required: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Minimum Qualifications: CNA, MA, EMT, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program, healthcare experience

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate patient needs and team functioning.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information: vitals, intake/output, height/weight, etc.
• Assist with specimen collection for diagnostics as needed.
• Contribute to patient safety initiatives and report concerns promptly.
• Perform duties to support accurate documentation and patient comfort.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety procedures

Infection control

Communication

Educación

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Descripción del empleo

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-appropriate patient care under RN supervision. The role requires CNA/MA/EMT credentials or active enrollment, BLS certification, and experience in a healthcare setting.

You will collect data, assist with hygiene and mobility, and support safety and comfort across shifts. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to care plans, and upholding hospital policies.