Patient Care Technician: Direct, Compassionate Care

VCU Health System Authority; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health System Authority seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN supervision. You will collect patient data, monitor status, and support hygiene, feeding, and mobility across units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CNA certification preferred and BLS certification required or expected. Healthcare experience and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (vital signs, intake/output).
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care.
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to wear PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Deliver care per nursing and hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked environment for patient care needs.
• Collect patient information: admissions data, vitals, intake/output, weight, etc.
• Attend mandatory trainings and adhere to infection control policies.
• Establish rapport with patients, families, and care team; report safety concerns.

Skills

Patient data collection

Vital signs monitoring

Hygiene and ADLs care

Feeding and hydration support

Ambulation and mobility support

Safety and compassionate care

PPE usage

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

VCU Health System Authority seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN supervision. You will collect patient data, monitor status, and support hygiene, feeding, and mobility across units.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with CNA certification preferred and BLS certification required or expected. Healthcare experience and adherence to safety protocols are essential.