Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Days

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician on our Med/Surg unit. This role involves providing patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, mobility and ambulation, performing phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. The Patient Care Technician must comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Responsibilities also include 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. The hospital is a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility located in Suffolk, VA, specializing in various services including orthopedics, spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, breast services, behavioral health, maternity, and weight loss surgery. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and this position is in a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year previous healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.
• Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents 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
• 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