Patient Care Technician

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, performs various duties assisting unit staff nurses and clerical specialists to ensure efficient unit operations and safe patient care following established procedures. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit or within his/her department. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures, while maintaining the Augusta Health Service Standards.

Experience Requirements:

• Active Virginia State Board of Nursing CNA license
  OR
  Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and have completed the first semester of clinical rotations
  OR
  Enrollment in and successful completion of Augusta Health’s in-house Patient Care Tech (PCT) program upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - BLS
• Healthcare and/or customer service experience preferred

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine).

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:

• Retirement savings help you plan for your future
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with a dedicated preceptor
• On-site credit union
• Employee discounts, including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information:
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, which includes Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group, which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity: Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Exceptional care, small town hospitality Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America. Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times. View Our Mission, Vision & Values. If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health. If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health. Quick Stats for 2023 Licensed for 255 beds 124 Medical/Surgical 14 Intensive Care Unit 18 Labor and Delivery 4 Pediatric Non-traditional, Non-acute services 28 bed psychiatric unit 17 bed skilled nursing unit 8 bed rehab unit Largest local private employer Employees: 2,375+ Active Physicians: 225 APPs: 87 Volunteers: 290 Service Area: 200,000 AH Urgent Cares: 5 AH Practices: 49