Patient Care Technician

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The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and plan of care under the direction of area leadership, RN or licensed independent practitioner.

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned work location making appropriate age adjustments as needed. Monitor patients conditions and provide updates to the health care team.

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications to meet their comfort, personal hygiene and safety needs.

• Provide care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and deliver per UVA Health Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure.

• Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs.

• Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies, instruments and the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).

• 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.

• Identifying and reporting physical and mental responses posing harm to the Registered Nurse

• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the plan of care, including admissions as outlined by UVA Health policy.

• Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.

• Attend all mandatory in-services and training.

• Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in all human interactions.

• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

• Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For Non-Certified team members hired prior to May 11, 2026, certification is not required, as relevant experience will be accepted in its place.

Must have one of the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Military Corpsmen/Medic (Combat Medic Specialist /Tactical Combat Casualty Care /Tactical Paramedic) NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification

• LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Graduate of a certified nursing program

• Patient Care Technician Certification, preferred National Center of Competency Testing

• Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $16.37 - $23.82 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and