Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 3James Med/Surg Stroke Unit - Full-time, Day Shift

Sentara Hospitals • Hampton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Med Surg/Tele/Stroke Unit. This is a full-time position with day shifts, working from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 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. The role involves observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documenting these observations accurately and in a timely manner, while reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following: 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 (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.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care
• Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Monitors vital signs
• Assists with mobility and ambulation
• Performs phlebotomy
• Conducts point of care testing
• Performs EKG testing
• Removes peripheral IVs
• Collects specimens
• Inserts and removes foley catheters
• 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 changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation packages
• Base pay
• Incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
• Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria met)

What This Job Offers

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