Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Rotating

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

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under the direction of the RN or licensed practitioner. The role involves support and basic clinical tasks, with shifts across all three positions to cover weekends and holidays.

Candidates should meet CNA/EMT/MA education requirements and may have related care partner or military corpsman experience. Salary ranges $17.25 to $24.12 per hour, commensurate with credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program; or
• Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum (e.g., VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261).
• Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or two semesters of basic nursing courses.
• 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: 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.

Education

Nursing education programs (CNA/EMT/MA or related)

Care partner/military corpsman experience

Job description

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.

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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