Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

101d

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.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or 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 training (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), or current student in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or relevant work experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within the last three years.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing.
• Conduct EKG testing.
• Remove peripheral IVs and collect specimens.
• Insert and remove foley catheters.
• 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.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees