Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Age-Specific Support

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

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practitioner. You will assist with routine patient needs, monitor conditions, and help maintain a safe, clean unit while following policy and procedures.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and collaborating with the care team to ensure compassionate patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Certification/Completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.
• Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, direct patient care and monitor conditions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment to meet patient needs.
• Record patient data including vital signs and intake/output; document observations.
• Collaborate with RN/physician and health care team to implement plan of care.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct, age-appropriate care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practitioner. You will assist with routine patient needs, monitor conditions, and help maintain a safe, clean unit while following policy and procedures.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and collaborating with the care team to ensure compassionate patient care in a fast-paced