Patient SafetyTechnician, Medical Renal (Per-Diem)

Position Title

Patient SafetyTechnician, Medical Renal (Per-Diem)

Job Description Summary

VHC Health is looking for a new team member to join their Medical Renal unit, also known as 7B! 7B has 24 private rooms and the patient population includes adult to geriatric. In 7B they treat acute and chronic illnesses in a fast-paced environment. Patients on this unit receive wide ranging medical and surgical interventions. You will be working in a collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to providing holistic, patient centered care. Their biggest accomplishment in 7B is quality. They have not had a CLABSI since 2017 and a CAUTI since 2018. The team is the peritoneal dialysis champions for the hospital, taking care of the peritoneal dialysis patients and assisting other units if needed. 7B is a great environment to learn many skills. They take care of a variety of patients who require complex modalities such as chest tubes, biliary drains, wound vacs, PCA pumps and insulin pumps. It is a great place to learn technologies, critical thinking and problem solving skills in a non-judgmental environment. Staff are supportive and fostering of new staff and new graduates, wanting all to succeed. They have great teamwork and a collaborative environment working with all members of the health care team driven to produce great outcomes for our patients. In 7B, we have had Daisy Award, Cotton Blossom and Rising Star nominees and winners, which shows you how amazing our team is! Within this unit, there are opportunities for growth and expanding competencies.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Patient Safety Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Technician performs a variety of routine duties to include: feeding, dressing, or toileting, observing changes in the status of patients, maintaining the safety of patients who are confused, at high risk for falls, or require one-to-one observation, providing a clean and safe environment, assisting with department tasks as needed, transporting patients, unit secretary tasks, and other related duties. Patient Safety Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and skills to care for patients.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Experience in customer service is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS certification is required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.