Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide direct, age-specific care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practitioner.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, assistance with plans of care, and safe handling of medications and supplies. Prior acute care experience is preferred, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for offers accepted by June 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program.
• Or completion of first semester in an accredited BSN program, per curriculum.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-specific care under RN or licensed practitioner.
• Assist with plan of care and emotional support.
• Handle medications/access to supplies as directed

Skills

Nursing assistant

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

CNA program completion

BSN program (first semester)

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.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life‑saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health.

We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health.

Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.