PCT Surgical Services

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Department at Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician / Administrative Associate. This is a full-time position with a rotating 8-hour day shift. The role is predominantly a Patient Care Technician, with the flexibility to float and cover Administrative Associate duties as needed. The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, aiding with mobility and ambulation, performing phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. The role requires adherence to patient safety practices under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documenting these observations accurately and in a timely manner, and reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training is required within 30 days of hire, or within 15 days for those in Behavioral Health roles. Strong MS Office computer skills are strongly preferred.

Requirements

H.S Diploma / GED is Required
Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic OR current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
Strong MS Office computer skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.
Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner.
Reports any change in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff.
Floats to cover Administrative Associate duties as needed.

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
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met