Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Days
VCU Health•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The PCT 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. Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Requirements
- Completion of state recognized CNA program; or Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum.
- VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.
- Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses.
- Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
- Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
- Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
