Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Care Partner/Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, with emphasis on emotional support and problem solving. Qualifications include CNA program completion or equivalent progression in BSN, with various nursing education paths accepted.

The role requires lifting, shift flexibility, and ability to work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for offers accepted by June 30, 2026, with standard compensation

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program; or completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum.
• Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas may require a clinical rotation; or
• Completion of EMT program; or
• Completion of medical assistant program; or
• One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years; or
• One year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three years; or
• One year of military corpsman experience within the last three years

Responsibilities

• 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 for schedule changes, legal issues, directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job duties may include handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
• Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
• Schedules may be adjusted to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
• Age Specific groups served: All

Skills

Caregiving

Nursing assistant

BLS Certification

Education

CNA program

BSN (first semester)

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

EMT program

Medical assistant program

Care partner experience

Military corpsman experience

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The PCT 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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