PRN Patient Care Tech - Acute Medicine

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

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician to deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance. The role supports age-specific needs, monitors conditions, and assists with hygiene, mobility, and safety while following hospital policies and plans of care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may prefer CNA certification; BLS certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (vital signs, intake/output, changes in condition).
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
• Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, age-appropriate care to patients.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the health care team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked unit and assist with specimens as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician to deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance. The role supports age-specific needs, monitors conditions, and assists with hygiene, mobility, and safety while following hospital policies and plans of care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may prefer CNA certification; BLS certification is encouraged.