Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Electrophysiology Lab - Days

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

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific patient care under RN guidance. Requires CNA program completion or related nursing coursework; EMT or MA programs also acceptable. Positions involve shift work, including weekends and holidays, and require physical tasks per unit policy.

Experience in acute care or as a nursing assistant is preferred. Compensation aligns with market rates and credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program; or Completion of EMT, medical assistant, or related nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific patient care under the direction of the RN or licensed practitioner.
• Assist with activities of daily living and emotional support as part of the plan of care.

Education

State recognized CNA program

Job description

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.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience Education/training REQUIRED: Completion of state recognized CNA program; or Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum. VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261. Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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