Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports independent and dependent activities of daily living, takes vital signs, assists with mobility and ambulation, performs phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. This role also involves complying with patient safety practices under the direction of a professional RN nurse, observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and documenting and reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff. The position is within a 25-bed Postpartum unit that specializes in caring for high-risk mother/baby patients. The team is seeking new or experienced candidates.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following: 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, 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
• Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care
• Support independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Take vital signs
• Assist with mobility and ambulation
• Perform phlebotomy
• Perform point of care testing
• Perform EKG testing
• Perform peripheral IV removal
• Perform specimen collection
• Perform 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
• Document observations 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
• 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