Patient Care Technician - Observation/Transition Unit
About The Position
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Observation/Transition Unit. This is a Part Time, Rotating Shift (12-hour shift) position. The Observation and Short Stay unit is a 21-bed unit caring for patients under 24-48 hour observation. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports 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 complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or Equivalent
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), E National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or Completion of US Hospital Corps School, or Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care
- Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
- Takes 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 changes 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
