Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Northridge Internal Medicine

About the role

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (physician, APP or RN designee) in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned work location making appropriate age 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 UVA Health Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure. Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs. 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. Identifying and reporting physical and mental responses posing harm to the Registered Nurse Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the plan of care, including admissions as outlined by UVA Health policy. Obtain or assist in 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, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in all human interactions. Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and administrative support functions under supervision of a Health Care Provider.
• Provide safe and direct care to patients with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and provide updates to the healthcare team.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and sterilization processes to promote safe patient care.
• Accurately identify patients and observe safety goals.
• Report physical and mental responses posing harm to the Registered Nurse.
• Obtain and record patient information, including admissions and specimens for diagnostic tests.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
• Participate in hospital, department, or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in all interactions and contribute to teamwork.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 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.

Licensure

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Military Corpsmen/Medic (Combat Medic Specialist /Tactical Combat Casualty Care /Tactical Paramedic)
• NREMT certification or Tactical Responder Certification
• LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Graduate of a certified nursing program
• Patient Care Technician Certification, 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.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $16.37 - $23.82 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.