Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -Acute Care Pediatrics
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.Maintain supplies, educational material, equipment, sterilization of supplies,instrumentsand the environment to promote quality, safe patient care outcomes (as applicable).
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 notrequired, 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 requiresfrequentlybending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only).Proficient communicative,auditoryand 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/bodyfluidsand 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 Childrens 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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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