Patient Care Technician

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 withnursing 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,managerand/or Registered Nurses. + Identifyingand 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 Assistantin the Commonwealth of Virginia + Emergency Medical Technicianin the Commonwealth of Virginia + Military Corpsmen/Medic(Combat Medic Specialist /Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Tactical Paramedic)NREMT certificationorTactical Responder Certification + LPN licensein the Commonwealth of Virginia + Graduate of a certified nursing program + PatientCareTechnicianCertification, 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 $15.07 - $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 ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 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 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. 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 ( _._