U.V.A Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
$15 - $23/Yr
Full-time
Charlottesville, VA
Hospitals

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (physician, APP or RN designee) in an ambulatory setting in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. The PCT assists in assuring effective and efficient operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, providers, and patients. They assist with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure. The role involves organizing and prioritizing daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency. The PCT provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care, performs administrative support functions, maintains supplies and equipment, and demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. They reinforce patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions. Additionally, the PCT assists patients with care as needed for optimal health and provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. The position also includes responsibilities for professional development according to departmental policy.

  • Perform a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under supervision.
  • Assist in assuring effective and efficient operations.
  • Maintain consistent and accurate communication with team members, providers, and patients.
  • Assist with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients.
  • Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs.
  • Provide a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
  • Perform administrative support functions.
  • Maintain supplies and equipment.
  • Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
  • Reinforce patient/family teaching plans based on identified health education needs.
  • Assist patients with care as needed for optimal health.
  • Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
  • Assume responsibility for professional development of self and others.
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.
  • Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria: Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in Virginia, passage of a nationally recognized PCT Certification exam, currently enrolled student nurses who have completed Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic, EMT certification, or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
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