Patient Care Tech, Intermediate Care Unit, Full Time, Nights

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change 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

• Provides patient care
• Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Monitors vital signs
• Assists with mobility and ambulation
• Performs phlebotomy
• Performs point of care testing
• Performs EKG testing
• Performs peripheral IV removal
• Collects specimens
• Performs foley catheter insertion and removal
• Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
• Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
• Documents observations in a timely and accurate manner
• Reports 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus may be earned if eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED