Patient Care Technician- Inpatient Surgical Unit
About The Position
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Inpatient Surgical Unit. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support 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, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Fast-paced Inpatient Surgical Unit, primarily serving the CarePlex postoperative patient population. Our unit experiences a quick turnover of patients and provides care for patients with complex needs across a wide range of surgical specialties.
Requirements
- HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
- One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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, 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 last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- provide patient care
- support independent and dependent activities of daily living
- vital signs
- mobility and ambulation
- phlebotomy
- point of care testing
- EKG testing
- peripheral IV removal
- specimen collection
- 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 and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting 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
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
