Orthopedic Trauma Care Tech: Hands-On Patient Support

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate direct care under RN supervision on the Orthopaedic Trauma units. You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and support the health care team with essential care tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and compassionate patient contact, with emphasis on adapting care to diverse patient needs across ages and conditions. Training is provided to new graduates, with orientation tailored to experience.

Qualifikationen

• Required Education: High School Degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure/Certification.
• Required: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Licensure/Certification.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit making age-appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications to meet their comfort, personal hygiene and safety needs.
• Provide care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and deliver per VCUHS Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs and unit/healthcare team functioning.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Vital signs

Safety awareness

Communication

Hygiene assistance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Licensure (preferred)

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Jobbeschreibung

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide age-appropriate direct care under RN supervision on the Orthopaedic Trauma units. You will monitor patients, assist with daily activities, and support the health care team with essential care tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and compassionate patient contact, with emphasis on adapting care to diverse patient needs across ages and conditions. Training is provided to new graduates, with orientation tailored to experience.