Patient Care Technician

Patient Care TechnicianAugusta Health is seeking a full-time patient care technician. Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, performs various duties assisting unit staff nurses and clerical specialists to ensure efficient unit operations and safe patient care following established procedures. Includes bathing, dressing and feeding of patients, performing vital signs, phlebotomy and Ekg's.Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent required.Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine).Active Virginia State Board of Nursing CNA license OR Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and have completed the first semester of clinical rotations OR Enrollment in and successful completion of Augusta Health's in-house Patient Care Tech (PCT) program upon hire.Basic Life Support - BLSSome benefits of working at Augusta Health include:Retirement savings helping you to plan for your futureFree onsite parking24/7 armed security to ensure your safetyShift and weekend differentialsFlexible schedulingTuition reimbursementOnsite child careAugusta Health Fitness Reimbursement ProgramIndividualized orientation with dedicated preceptorOnsite credit unionEmployee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie ticketsCompany Information:Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.Equal Opportunity:Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.