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Job description
Be Part of the Team Behind Exceptional Perioperative Care at UVA Health
nEvery patient undergoing a procedure deserves compassionate, safe, and attentive care before and after surgery. As a Patient Care Technician in Perianesthesia, you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while working alongside nurses, providers, and the broader perioperative team.
nThis is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and patient safety are essential. You will provide hands-on patient care, monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families.
nPosition Summary
nThe Patient Care Technician provides safe, compassionate direct and indirect patient care to individuals receiving care within the Perianesthesia environment. Under the direction of the nursing and medical team, this role assists patients with comfort, personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and other care needs while supporting the overall plan of care.
nThe Patient Care Technician also assists with obtaining and documenting patient information, collecting specimens, maintaining equipment and supplies, and ensuring the clinical environment is clean, safe, and prepared to support patient care.
nWhat You'll Do
nPatient Care & Safety
nnnProvide safe, compassionate, and respectful care to patients across a variety of ages and conditions.
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nnAssist patients with comfort, personal hygiene, mobility, positioning, and other activities of daily living.
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nnFollow established nursing and medical plans of care and UVA Health policies and procedures.
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nnObserve patients for changes in physical or mental condition and promptly communicate concerns to the Registered Nurse, manager, or appropriate healthcare provider.
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nnSupport patient identification and safety protocols in accordance with organizational standards.
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nnRecognize and respond appropriately to time-sensitive patient care needs.
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n nClinical Support
nnnObtain and document initial and ongoing patient information as directed by UVA Health policies and procedures.
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nnAssist with admissions and other patient care activities as assigned.
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nnObtain or assist with the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived testing.
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nnAssist the clinical team with patient preparation and other perioperative support activities.
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nnMaintain and restock supplies, equipment, educational materials, and patient care resources.
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nnAssist with maintaining equipment, instruments, and the clinical environment according to established procedures
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n nTeamwork & Patient Experience
nnnWork collaboratively with Registered Nurses, providers, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
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nnCommunicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
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nnContribute to a positive patient experience by demonstrating compassion, responsiveness, and respect.
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nnDemonstrate teamwork and accountability in the delivery of patient care.
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nnDemonstrate UVA Health's ASPIRE Values in all interactions.
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n nProfessional Development
nnnMaintain required skills and competencies for assigned responsibilities.
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nnAttend mandatory training, education, and in-service programs.
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nnParticipate in department, unit, and hospital patient safety initiatives.
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nnSeek opportunities to strengthen knowledge and skills related to patient care and the perioperative environment.
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n nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
nEducation: High School Graduate or Equivalent
nExperience: No experience required
nLicensure: 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.
nMust have one of the following:
nnnCertified Nursing Assistantin the Commonwealth of Virginia
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nnEmergency Medical Technicianin the Commonwealth of Virginia
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nnMilitary Corpsmen/Medic(Combat Medic Specialist /Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Tactical Paramedic)NREMT certificationorTactical Responder Certification
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nnLPN licensein the Commonwealth of Virginia
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nnGraduate of a certified nursing program
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nnPatientCareTechnicianCertification, preferred National Center of Competency Testing
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nnCurrently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Clinical Experience and Didactic
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n nPHYSICAL DEMANDS
nJob 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.
nThe 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.
nBenefits
nnnComprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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nnPaid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
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nnHealth Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnCertification and education support
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off
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n nUVA Health ( is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 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 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.
nThe 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 ( .
Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
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