Patient Care Technician - Adult Emergency Department - Rotating
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.
Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by VCUHS policy.
Establish and maintain courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of health care team; demonstrate sensitivity and awareness to needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and respond promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.
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
Patient data collection
Assist with patient mobility
Nice-to-have
Cultural responsiveness
Equitable patient care
Continuous development
Inclusive behaviors
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience within a healthcare environment
Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course