Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Rotating

About the role

The PCT 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. Age-specific groups served: all.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN.
• Handle, transport, access to, and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• Obtain prior approval or guidance from supervisor for schedule changes, legal issues, directed care that deviates from standard, and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Follow hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent (required for continued employment).
• Preferred experience: acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide.
• Education/training required (any one of the following):
  • Completion of a state‑recognized CNA program.
  • Completion of the first semester of the junior year in an accredited BSN program (dependent on school curriculum).
  • VCU/MCV BSN students: completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.
  • Accredited Associate Degree or Diploma programs: completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses.
  • Specialty areas (e.g., pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry) may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area.
  • Completion of an EMT program.
  • Completion of a medical assistant program.
  • One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years.
  • One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years.
  • One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years.

Qualifications

• Physical: ability to lift 50‑100 lbs.; exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Activities: prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, climbing steps/ladders, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), repetitive motion.
• Mental/Sensory: problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional: ability to work in fast‑paced and steady‑pace environments, handle frequent and intense customer interactions, tolerate noisy environments, adapt to frequent change.

Pay

Compensation range: $17.25 – $24.12 per hour. Actual salary offers are based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager and may be adjusted as