Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ambulatory Pediatrics

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their patient care team. This role involves providing essential support in an ambulatory setting, ensuring effective operations while promoting patient health and wellness. You will engage in various responsibilities, from assisting licensed healthcare professionals to maintaining a safe environment for patients. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality care. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of patients, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but candidates must meet specific certification criteria.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care and administrative support under supervision.
• Organizes daily work assignments to support patient needs.
• Provides clinical support during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Data Collection

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (physician, APP or RN designee) in an ambulatory setting in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness.

• Assists in assuring effective and efficient operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, providers, and patients.
• Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
• Assists patients with care as needed for optimal health.
• Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
• Performs administrative support responsibilities.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

Candidates must meet ONE of the following required criteria to meet eligibility:

*Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia

*Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT

*Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic

*EMT certification

*Graduate of an accredited nursing program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.