Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit - Nights

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit, working full-time nights. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support for independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, mobility and ambulation assistance, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. They must comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. This role involves observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documenting observations accurately and in a timely manner, and reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Graduate of 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 having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT), OR
• Current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care
• Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Monitors vital signs
• Assists with mobility and ambulation
• Performs phlebotomy
• Performs point of care testing
• Performs EKG testing
• Performs peripheral IV removal
• Collects specimens
• Performs 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
• Documents observations 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

What This Job Offers

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