Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Infusion Procedural Center

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

8d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Infusion Procedural Center provides direct, age-specific care to patients under the direction of leadership, an RN, or a licensed independent practitioner. This role involves monitoring patients' conditions, providing updates to the healthcare team, and ensuring patient comfort, hygiene, and safety. The PCT will also maintain a safe and clean clinical environment, manage supplies, and contribute to a positive patient experience by adhering to safety goals and accurately identifying patients. Responsibilities include obtaining and recording patient information, assisting with specimen collection, attending mandatory training, and participating in patient safety initiatives. The role emphasizes demonstrating ASPIRE Values, teamwork, and recognizing time-sensitive issues.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• No experience required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For 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, Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• World-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system
• Level 1 trauma center
• 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
• One of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers
• UVA Health Children’s 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
• Footprint encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED