Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emily Couric Cancer Center

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

5d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to patients under the direction of area leadership, an RN, or a licensed independent practitioner. The role supports patients’ comfort, personal hygiene, and safety, follows medical and nursing plans of care and UVA Health policies, monitors patient conditions, and communicates relevant updates to the health care team. The technician helps maintain a safe, clean, and appropriately stocked clinical environment; supports patient safety and experience; collects and records patient information and specimens; and participates in required training and safety initiatives. Teamwork, attention to time-sensitive issues, and demonstrating ASPIRE Values in interactions are expected. Other 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 qualification (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 current enrollment as a student nurse after successfully completing Clinical Experience and Didactic.

Nice To Haves

Patient Care Technician Certification from the National Center of Competency Testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, direct, age-specific patient care in the assigned work location, making appropriate age adjustments.
Monitor patients’ conditions and update the health care team.
Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical or surgical complications to meet comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
Follow nursing and medical plans of care and UVA Health nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked clinical location.
Maintain supplies, educational materials, equipment, sterilization of supplies and instruments, and the environment, as applicable.
Contribute to the patient experience by accurately identifying patients, observing safety goals, and reporting 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 with collecting specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
Promote patient safety through job functions 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.