Patient Care Technician; PCT - Children's Hospital

Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Children's Hospital
The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and plan of care under the direction of area leadership, RN or licensed independent practitioner.

+ Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned worklocationmakingappropriate ageadjustments 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, personalhygieneand safety needs.

+ Provide carein accordance with nursing and medical plans of care anddeliverperUVA Health Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure.

+ Ensure assigned clinical location ismaintainedas a safe, clean, stocked environment tofacilitatemeeting patient needs.

+ Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies,instrumentsand the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).

+ Contribute to thepatientexperience by accuratelyidentifyingthe patient, byobservingsafety goals and reporting to a licensed independent practitioner,manager and/or Registered Nurses.

+ Identifying and reporting physical and mental responsesposing harm to the Registered Nurse

+ Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout theplan of care, including admissions as outlined by UVA Health policy.

+ Obtain orassistin 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,departmentor unit patient safety initiatives.

+ Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in all human interactions.

+ Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

+ Recognizes the importance oftime sensitiveissues.

+ In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience:

No experience required

Licensure:
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required. For Non-Certified 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 certificationor

Tactical Responder Certification

+ LPN licensein the Commonwealth of Virginia

+ Graduate of a certified nursing program

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

+ Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly;
Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $16.37 - $23.36 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

** Benefits*
* + Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

+ Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

+ Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a 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. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's () is named by  U.S. News & World Report () as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also 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. Learn more about_  UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ()  _._