Patient Care Technician - Adult Emergency Department - Prn
pathology.vcu.edu
Richmond, Virginia, US
Direct, age-specific care
Monitor patients' conditions
Patient hygiene and safety needs
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.
Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
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, age-specific care
monitor patients' conditions
patient hygiene and safety needs
obtain and record patient information
assist with specimen collection
maintain a safe, clean environment
Nice-to-have
cultural responsiveness
establish courteous rapport
sensitivity and awareness
Key Requirements
High School Degree or equivalent
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Certification/Completion of one of the following: CNA, MA, EMT, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience within a healthcare environment OR Completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation