Patient Care Tech: Elevate Comfort & Safety

VCU Health; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under the supervision of the RN or licensed practitioner.

This role supports patient safety and comfort, records vital signs and intake/output, assists with feeding, mobility and daily living activities, and adheres to hospital policies and procedures. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; CNA/MA credentials are preferred, and BLS is expected.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Military Corpsmen/Medic
• Nursing Aide Training Program
• Experience within a healthcare environment
• Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver direct and indirect care to meet comfort, personal hygiene and safety needs.
• Follow nursing and medical plans of care and hospital policy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to support patient needs and team function.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information (vital signs, intake/output, etc.).
• Assist in collecting specimens for diagnostic tests as needed.
• Adhere to mandatory trainings and infection control policies.

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under the supervision of the RN or licensed practitioner.

This role supports patient safety and comfort, records vital signs and intake/output, assists with feeding, mobility and daily living activities, and adheres to hospital policies and procedures. A High School diploma or equivalent is required; CNA/MA credentials are preferred, and BLS is expected.