Patient Care Tech - Acute Care Surgery - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Night shift in the Acute Care Surgery unit in Richmond, VA. This part-time role supports nursing staff by providing direct, age-appropriate patient care and maintaining a safe, clean care environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a CNA/EMT/MA certification or Nursing Aide training with BLS. Candidates must be able to work nights, handle high-stress situations, and communicate effectively with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Certification or completion of one of the listed nursing aide, medical support, or EMT programs.
• BLS/CPR-ALCS certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct patient care in assigned unit under RN or licensed practitioner.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to healthcare team.
• Assist with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked patient-care environment.
• Record patient information (vital signs, intake/output, height/weight, etc.) and update records per policy.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Military Corpsmen/Medic

Nursing Aide Training Program

AHA BLS HCP Certification

Job description

## Patient Care Tech - Acute Care Surgery - NightsApply: Richmond, VA: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R47152Acute Care Surgical Services is a nationally recognized AACN Sliver Beacon 28 bed inpatient unit and Center of Bariatric Excellence providing care for Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery, Bariatric Surgery, Colo-Rectal Surgery and Urology patients. This diverse unit includes general and progressive level of care beds and provides the highest quality care for a broad spectrum of surgical diseases including the most critically ill and injured patients. VCU Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region verified by the State of Virginia and the American College of Surgeons for Adult, Pediatric, and Burn trauma. We believe in teamwork and value every team member’s personal and professional growth through clinical ladder advancements, certification and education. Apply for a diverse surgical specialty experience where your professional growth and development is priority! The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.**Essential Job functions:*** 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.* Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies, instruments and the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).* Contribute to the patient experience by accurately identifying the patient, by observing safety goals and reporting to a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurses regarding the patient’s physical and mental responses to the plan of care or any incident posing harm or threat to a patient.* Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by VCUHS policy.* Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.* Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings and adhere to online training requirements.* Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.* Establish and maintain courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of health care team; demonstrate sensitivity and awareness to needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and respond promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.* Performs other duties, as assigned.**Patient Population:**Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)**Employment Qualifications:** Required Education: High School Degree or equivalentPreferred Education: Certified Nursing AssistantLicensure/Certification Required:AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A**Minimum Qualifications:** Required Qualifications:Certification/Completion of one of the following:* Certified Nursing Assistant* Medical Assistant* Emergency Medical Technician* Military Corpsmen/Medic* Nursing Aide Training Program* Experience within a healthcare environmentORCompletion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:* Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)* Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care* Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition* Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility* Ability to provide safe, compassionate care* Accountability for completion of assigned tasks* Ability to wear personal protective equipment as neededCultural Responsiveness: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experienceWorking Conditions:* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.* May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.* May be required to use physical restraints.* May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. \\** May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. \\** May have periods of constant interruptions.\\* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.**Physical Requirements:** Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-100 lbs.), Push/Pull (0-100 lbs.), Climb, Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bend Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing**Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards:** Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Perform shift work; Maneuver weight of patients; Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder; Reach above shoulder; Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger DexterityHazards: Depth perception; Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy; Exposure to high pitched noises**Mental/Sensory - Emotional:** Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical ThinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Nights