Patient Care Technician - Vascular Unit

Sentara Healthcare • Norfolk, VA

137d • Remote

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. Our 24-bed stepdown/intermediate care specialty unit provides care to patients with vascular disorders, kidney, and pancreas transplants!

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support for daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs.
• 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.
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.

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