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 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 starting base rate for this role is $15.37 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 ( .