Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit 4 - Stepdown

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

112d

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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or successful completion of CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School.
• Emergency Services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT.
• Current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
• De-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire for Safety Partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing.
• Conduct EKG testing and peripheral IV removal.
• Collect specimens and perform foley catheter insertion and removal.
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the RN nurse.
• Observe and document patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Report any changes in patient conditions 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 opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees