Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg
About The Position
The Med/Surg Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights 7P - 7A. 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or Equivalent (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, AEMT and Paramedic OR Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- One year previous healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care
- Support 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
- 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 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
