Patient Care Tech - General Surgery

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our nursing team. You will assist RNs with daily patient care, vital signs, and personal care to help ensure comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interaction, and attention to infection control. CNA certification or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing is preferred, with BLS required.

Qualifications

• CNA certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Board of Health Professions preferred; or completed Fundamentals of Nursing course through an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous acute patient care experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Education

CNA certification (Virginia)

Job description

Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our nursing team. You will assist RNs with daily patient care, vital signs, and personal care to help ensure comfort and safety in a busy hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient interaction, and attention to infection control. CNA certification or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing is preferred, with BLS required.