Patient Care Technician - Progressive Care Medicine - Prn
pathology.vcu.edu
Direct patient care
Monitor patient conditions
Patient safety initiatives
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.
Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs and unit/healthcare team functioning.
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.
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient care
monitor patient conditions
patient safety initiatives
obtain patient information
assist with patient mobility
Nice-to-have
compassionate care
safety-focused
cultural responsiveness
teamwork
evidence-based care
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Certification/Completion of CNA, MA, EMT, Military Corpsmen/Medic, or Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience in a healthcare environment OR completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation