Vital Care Tech: EMT-Powered Patient Care

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

Job summary

VCU Health seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN or practitioner supervision. You will support patient comfort, safety, and daily care in a fast-paced unit in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, recording data, assisting with specimens, and adhering to hospital policies. Requires EMT/ CNA background; BLS/CPR certification preferred;，高school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• EMT certification required or completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned 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 clinical location for patient needs.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information (vital signs, intake/output, etc.).
• Obtain or assist in specimen collection for tests.
• Participate in mandatory trainings and adhere to infection control policies.
• Ensure patient safety and report any incidents to the care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High School Degree

Certified Nursing Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

VCU Health seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to provide direct, age-specific care under RN or practitioner supervision. You will support patient comfort, safety, and daily care in a fast-paced unit in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, recording data, assisting with specimens, and adhering to hospital policies. Requires EMT/ CNA background; BLS/CPR certification preferred;，高school diploma or equivalent required.