PCT Surgical Services

Sentara Hospitals•Suffolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Department at Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician / Administrative Associate. This full-time position involves rotating 8-hour days and is predominantly a Patient Care Technician role, with the addition of floating to cover the Administrative Associate as needed. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports independent and dependent activities of daily living, takes vital signs, assists with mobility and ambulation, performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. The role requires compliance with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Responsibilities include 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) 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, except for those in Behavioral Health, who require it within 15 days of hire. Strong MS Office computer skills are strongly preferred.

Requirements

H.S Diploma / GED is Required
Graduate of 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, 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
De-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire (for Safety Partners, 15 days for Behavioral Health)
Strong MS Office computer skills are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides patient care
Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
Takes vital signs
Assists with mobility and ambulation
Performs phlebotomy
Performs point-of-care testing
Performs EKG testing
Performs peripheral IV removal
Performs specimen collection
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 patient observations in a timely and accurate manner
Reports any patient changes to the nurse or medical staff
Floats to cover the Administrative Associate role 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
Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria is met)