Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Infusion Procedural Center
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University of Virginia
VA
Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to patients under the direction of nursing staff and maintains a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment. They are responsible for monitoring patient conditions, collecting specimens, and reporting physical or mental responses to the healthcare team.
Job Description
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.
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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.
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Provide direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications to meet their comfort, personal hygiene and safety needs.
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Provide care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and deliver per UVA Health Nursing and Hospital policy and procedure.
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Ensure assigned clinical location is maintained as a safe, clean, stocked environment to facilitate meeting patient needs.
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Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies, instruments and the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).
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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.
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Identifying and reporting physical and mental responses posing harm to the Registered Nurse
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Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the plan of care, including admissions as outlined by UVA Health policy.
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Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
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Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
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Ensure patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
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Demonstrate ASPIRE Values in all human interactions.
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Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
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Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA