Patient Care Technician - Emergency Dept - Nights

pathology.vcu.edu

Richmond, Virginia, US
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: $2,500 sign on ...
Direct patient care
Monitor patient conditions
Age-specific care
The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.
  • Contribute to the patient experience by accurately identifying the patient, by observing safety goals and reporting to a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurses regarding the patient’s physical and mental responses to the plan of care or any incident posing harm or threat to a patient.
  • Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Matching Summary

The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: $2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • monitor patient conditions
  • age-specific care
  • patient safety initiatives
  • obtain patient information
  • use personal protective equipment

Nice-to-have

  • cultural responsiveness
  • continuous development
  • inclusive behaviors
  • proactively managing bias

Key Requirements

  • High School Degree or equivalent
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • AHA BLS HCP Certification
  • Experience within a healthcare environment
  • Foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation

Work Rights

Not specified

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