Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver age-appropriate care under supervision of a licensed practitioner. The role emphasizes patient support, safety, and adherence to unit policies.

Candidates may have CNA, EMT, MA backgrounds or related experience; many education paths are acceptable, with rotation across shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program; 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

Responsibilities

• Functions under direction of alicensed 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.
• Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Education

State recognized CNA program

BSN program (first semester junior year)

EMT program completion

Medical assistant program completion

One year medical assistant work experience

One year care partner experience

One year 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 alicensed 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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