Ortho Trauma Patient Care Technician — Fast-Paced Unit

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VCU Health's Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Unit invites applications for a Patient Care Technician. You will deliver direct, age-appropriate care under RN supervision, monitor patient status, and assist with daily living activities in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Essential duties include gathering vital signs, documenting data, maintaining a safe, clean unit, and supporting the care team through procedures and patient safety initiatives.

Formación

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA BLS HCP) or equivalent required.
• Minimum Qualifications: CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, Military Corpsman/Medic, Nursing Aide Training, or healthcare environment experience; or foundations/clinical nursing course with one clinical rotation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients with/without medical/surgical complications for comfort and safety.
• Follow nursing/medical plans of care and hospital policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to meet patient needs and team functioning.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and infection-control practices to promote quality care.
• Contribute to patient experience by accurate patient identification and timely reporting to licensed staff.
• Record admissions data, vital signs, intake/output, and other patient information per policy.
• Attend mandatory trainings and adhere to online training requirements.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in safety initiatives.
• Establish rapport with patients and staff; respond to instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Direct patient care

Age-specific care

Vital signs collection

Documentation of patient data

Ambulation assistance

Infection control

Safety and risk awareness

Educación

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Descripción del empleo

VCU Health's Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Unit invites applications for a Patient Care Technician. You will deliver direct, age-appropriate care under RN supervision, monitor patient status, and assist with daily living activities in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Essential duties include gathering vital signs, documenting data, maintaining a safe, clean unit, and supporting the care team through procedures and patient safety initiatives.