Patient Care Technician Med/Surg Oncology NIGHTS
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Cornell 2, our Medical Surgical Neuro Unit. This is a full time, night shift position. Cornell 2 specializes in a vast array of patient conditions including oncology, urology, diabetes, kidney disease, COPD, and CHF. We provide a dynamic environment for experienced nursing professionals and new graduate nurses. With a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5/1:6, you'll develop your skills while receiving mentorship from experienced staff. Operating on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, we offer comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development to foster collaboration and growth in your nursing career. Led by our clinical manager, a 2025 Clinical President's Award winner, our team is dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting your success. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate and the highest patient satisfaction scores in the system. 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.
Requirements
- HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
- One of the following programs: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (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 is 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, and 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 and documents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reports any change 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
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
- Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
