Patient Care Tech: Acute Surgery & Trauma Team

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an acute care inpatient unit. You will provide direct patient care under RN direction, monitor patient conditions, and support hygiene, safety, and comfort per care plans.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and CNA or equivalent, plus AHA BLS certification. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and you will participate in mandatory trainings and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe direct care to patients on assigned unit and monitor conditions.
• Assist with hygiene, feeding, and mobility as outlined in care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment and report changes to RN.
• Record patient data including admissions data, vital signs, height/weight, intake/output.
• Attend mandatory trainings and participate in patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate courteous rapport with patients and team members.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Technician for an acute care inpatient unit. You will provide direct patient care under RN direction, monitor patient conditions, and support hygiene, safety, and comfort per care plans.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and CNA or equivalent, plus AHA BLS certification. Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and you will participate in mandatory trainings and safety initiatives.