Patient Care Tech, ICU, Nights, Full Time
About The Position
Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the ICU, night shift, full-time. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. They must comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the RN nurse. The role involves observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documenting them accurately and in a timely manner, while reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or Equivalent
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
- National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
- Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
- Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
- Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support Certification
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care
- Support independent and dependent activities of daily living
- Monitor vital signs
- Assist with mobility and ambulation
- Perform phlebotomy
- Perform point of care testing
- Perform EKG testing
- Perform peripheral IV removal
- Collect specimens
- Perform foley catheter insertion and removal
- Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the RN nurse
- Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
- Document patient observations in a timely and accurate manner
- Report any changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
