Patient Care Technician

Neuroscience Icu Unit Patient Care TechnicianThe Neuroscience ICU Unit is state-of-the-art and the largest in the state of Virginia, equipped with 28 beds dedicated to providing outstanding neurocritical care service for a variety of diseases involving the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). The NSICU is an essential component of VCU's comprehensive stroke center and is the first and only comprehensive stroke center in Virginia. The NSICU has received the Beacon Award for critical care excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses in 2010 and forward. Come join this dynamic team!The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.Scheduling needs: 40 hours per week - two 12-hour and two 8-hour night shifts.Essential Job Functions:Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit making age-appropriate adjustments 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, personal hygiene and safety needs.Provide care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and deliver per VCUHS Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure.Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs and unit/healthcare team functioning.Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies, instruments and the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).Contribute to the patient experience by accurately identifying the patient, by observing safety goals and reporting to a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or Registered Nurses regarding the patient's physical and mental responses to the plan of care or any incident posing harm or threat to a patient.Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by VCUHS policyObtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings and adhere to online training requirements.Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.Establish and maintain courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of health care team; demonstrate sensitivity and awareness to needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and respond promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.Performs other duties, as assignedPatient Population:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)Employment Qualifications:Required Education:High School Degree or equivalentPreferred Education:Certified Nursing AssistantLicensure/Certification Required:AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalentLicensure/Certification Preferred: N/AMinimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications:Certification/Completion of one of the following:Certified Nursing AssistantMedical AssistantEmergency Medical TechnicianMilitary Corpsmen/MedicNursing Aide Training ProgramExperience within a healthcare environmentORCompletion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living careAbility to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutritionAbility to assist with ambulation and patient mobilityAbility to provide safe, compassionate careAccountability for completion of assigned tasksAbility to wear personal protective equipment as neededCultural Responsiveness: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experienceWorking Conditions:Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.May be required to use physical restraints.May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *May have periods of constant interruptions.* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-100 lbs), Push/Pull (0-100 lbs.), Climb, Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, BendWork Position: Sitting, Walking, StandingAdditional Physical Requirements/ Hazards: Physical Requirements:Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Perform shift work; Maneuver weight of patients; Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder; Reach above shoulder; Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger DexterityHazards:Depth perception; Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy; Exposure to high pitched noisesMental/Sensory - Emotional: Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical ThinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.NightsEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran