Patient Care Technician
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse. Duties include supporting independent and dependent activities of daily living; measuring vital signs; assisting with mobility and ambulation; performing phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing; removing peripheral IVs; collecting specimens; and inserting and removing Foley catheters. The technician follows patient safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents findings accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. The position is on a 24-bed specialty unit providing high-acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre- and post-heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension. The unit is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award recipient, recognized for high-quality patient care and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity. The schedule is 4 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT study; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
- Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Measure vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
- Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
- Remove peripheral IVs; collect specimens; and insert and remove Foley catheters.
- Comply with patient safety practices.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations and care accurately and in a timely manner.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
