Patient Care Technician, Inpatient Surgical Unit

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Inpatient Surgical Unit. 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. The Inpatient Surgical Unit experiences a quick turnover of patients and provides care for patients with complex needs across a wide range of surgical specialties. The unit works closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional postoperative care. In addition to postoperative care, we occasionally provide care to patients with general medical needs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to be part of a collaborative, patient-focused team, apply today!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following: 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 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 BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Foley catheter insertion and removal
• 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
• Report any change 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED