Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On Care

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 43,182,000 - 66,936,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Saving Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under the direction of an RN or licensed practitioner. You will monitor patient conditions, assist with hygiene and safety, and follow plans of care while maintaining a clean, stocked clinical area.

Responsibilities include specimen collection support, accurate charting, and reporting safety concerns. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to ASPIRE values, with training and ongoing education supported by the

Qualifications

• Virginia CNA license or equivalent credential required.
• AHA BLS certification required; non-certified candidates with relevant experience considered.
• Multiple Virginia credentials listed in the job posting become acceptable.
• High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and monitor conditions under supervision.
• Maintain safe, clean, stocked environment in the clinical area.
• Record patient information and communicate with the health care team.
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic tests and assist with collections.
• Participate in mandatory in-services and training, and uphold safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate ASPIRE values and teamwork in patient care delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Virginia

EMT Virginia

LPN Virginia

Nursing program graduate

Patient Care Technician Certification

Clinical Experience Didactic

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

UVA Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under the direction of an RN or licensed practitioner. You will monitor patient conditions, assist with hygiene and safety, and follow plans of care while maintaining a clean, stocked clinical area.

Responsibilities include specimen collection support, accurate charting, and reporting safety concerns. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to ASPIRE values, with training and ongoing education supported by the