Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides care to patients in a 12-bed cardiac observation unit under the direction of a professional RN. The unit cares for high-acuity cardiac patients with arrhythmias, STEMIs, heart failure, chest pain, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers. The role supports activities of daily living and patient safety, performs clinical care tasks, and observes and documents patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, promptly reporting changes to nurses or medical staff. The anticipated schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training or qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT studies; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
- Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living under the direction of a professional RN.
- Measure 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.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document observations accurately and promptly.
- 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
- Paid military leave
- 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
