Patient Care Technician - Progressive Care Medicine - Part Time Rotating

pathology.vcu.edu

Direct patient care
Age-specific care
Telemetry unit 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.
  • Progressive Care Medicine is a 28 bed, telemetry unit with 16 progressive care beds, specializing in providing quality care to patients under the Hospital Medicine Service for a variety of complex medical diagnoses.
  • With exceptional teamwork, we strive to provide the best evidenced-based care to our patients.

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
  • Age-specific care
  • Telemetry unit care
  • Progressive care beds

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic and compassionate
  • Safety-focused
  • Exceptional teamwork
  • Evidence-based care

Key Requirements

  • Completion of state recognized CNA program
  • Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program
  • Completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261 (VCU/MCV BSN students)
  • Completion of first year or two semesters of basic nursing courses (Associate Degree/Diploma)
  • Completion of EMT program
  • Completion of medical assistant program
  • One year medical assistant work experience (last 3 years)
  • One year care partner work experience (last 3 years)
  • One year military corpsman experience (last 3 years)
  • AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment

Work Rights

Not specified

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