Patient Care Technician - FT Nights - Surg Short Stay
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Surgical Short Stay Unit. This is a night-shift position from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care and support with 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. The role follows patient-safety practices under the direction of a professional RN nurse. The technician observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents observations in a timely and accurate manner, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the listed training, education, or recent work-experience pathways. One year of prior 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. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package. The posting describes Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and Sentara Health, including the organization’s equal-opportunity commitment and tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
- Meet at least one acceptable qualification pathway: graduate of the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT training; 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 after completing at least one semester; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior healthcare experience is preferred.
- For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire; within 15 days for those in Behavioral Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Take vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
- Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
- Remove peripheral IVs; collect specimens; insert and remove Foley catheters.
- 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 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 of $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
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
