Patient Care Technician, Night Shift

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings

Free onsite parking

24/7 armed security

Shift and weekend differentials

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Fitness reimbursement

Dedicated orientation with preceptor

Onsite credit union

Employee discounts

Job summary

Augusta Health in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to support registered nurses and unit staff. The role involves assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding patients, taking vital signs, phlebotomy and EKGs, and ensuring safe, efficient patient care following established procedures.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and an active Virginia CNA license or RN program enrollment (or enrollment in Augusta Health’s PCT program on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA license or RN program enrollment with first semester completed or Augusta Health PCT program enrollment on hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and clerical staff to ensure safe patient care.
• Perform activities of daily living and vital signs; phlebotomy and EKGs.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Hospital certifications (Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine)

Job description

Augusta Health is seeking a FT patient care technician

• Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, performs various duties assisting unit staff nurses and clerical specialists to ensure efficient unit operations and safe patient care following established procedures.
• Includes bathing, dressing and feeding of patients, performing vital signs, phlebotomy and Ekg's.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine).
• Active Virginia State Board of Nursing CNA license OR Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and have completed the first semester of clinical rotations OR Enrollment in and successful completion of Augusta Health’s in‑house Patient Care Tech (PCT) program upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - BLS

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Onsite credit union
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission‑driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.