Patient Care Technician (PCT) IMCU
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the IMCU Department. This is a full-time Night shift (12-hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA. The Intermediate Care Unit - Cornell 1 is the Telemetry/Stroke Unit at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, providing care for patients with various cardiac and neurological conditions. This 30-bed unit has a patient-to-staff ratio of 1:5 and is supported by additional patient care technicians, educators, and a strong leadership team. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports daily living activities, monitors 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. They also comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse, observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and document findings accurately, reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff.
Requirements
- HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
- One of the following programs: 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.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience is preferred.
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 change 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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus 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
