Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Children's Hospital - Full-time

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

12d•$16 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct, age-specific care to an assigned patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care, under the direction of area leadership, a registered nurse, or a licensed independent practitioner. The role includes providing direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical or surgical complications, supporting comfort, personal hygiene, and safety, and adjusting care appropriately for patient age. The PCT monitors patient conditions, collects and records patient information, assists with specimen collection, and communicates relevant observations and updates to the health care team. The role also involves maintaining a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment; maintaining supplies, educational materials, equipment, and sterilized items as applicable; and following UVA Health nursing and hospital policies and procedures. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
No experience required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For non-certified team members hired before May 11, 2026, certification is not required if relevant experience is 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, or Tactical Paramedic) with NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification; LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia; graduate of a certified nursing program; or currently enrolled nursing student who has successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Patient Care Technician Certification, preferably through the National Center of Competency Testing.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, direct, age-specific care to patients in the assigned work location, making appropriate age adjustments.
Monitor patient conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
Provide direct and indirect care to meet patients’ comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs, including for patients with medical or surgical complications.
Deliver care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and UVA Health policies and procedures.
Maintain the assigned clinical location as a safe, clean, and stocked environment.
Maintain supplies, educational materials, equipment, and sterilization of supplies, instruments, and the environment as applicable.
Accurately identify patients, observe safety goals, and report concerns to a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or registered nurse.
Identify and report physical and mental responses that may pose 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 collecting specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
Promote patient safety through job performance and participation in hospital, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in human interactions and teamwork in patient care.
Recognize the importance of time-sensitive issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.