Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg DAYS
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Unit on the day shift in Suffolk, Virginia. 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; 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 observations accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. Education must include a high school diploma or equivalent GED and one of the specified qualifying programs or experiences: graduation from the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of a CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT program; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency-services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) after completing at least one semester; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years. One year of previous healthcare experience is preferred. The full-time base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans with employer match; paid time off and leave; educational assistance and student loan repayment; and other voluntary benefits. The hospital is a 175-bed facility and a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: graduate of the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of a CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT program; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency-services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic; current enrollment in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program with at least one semester completed; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional RN.
- Support 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 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 up to $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
- Potential additional compensation including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
