Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Nights
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Med/Surg unit on a night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, the technician provides patient care and supports independent and dependent activities of daily living. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal, while following patient safety practices. The technician observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents observations accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; at least one semester completed in a clinical program for RN, LPN, RT, or PT students; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
- Support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Take vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
- Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
- Remove peripheral IVs; collect specimens; insert and remove Foley catheters.
- Comply with patient safety practices.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations 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
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
