Patient Care Technician

2 weeks ago


Tappahannock, Virginia, United States VCU Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team at VCU Health. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing direct and indirect care to patients, ensuring their comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit, making age-appropriate adjustments as needed.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team.
  • Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications to meet their comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.
  • Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings and adhere to online training requirements.
Requirements
  • High School Degree or equivalent.
  • AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
  • Completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program, or experience within a healthcare environment.
  • Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
  • Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate care.
  • Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions.

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.



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