Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Med/Surg Oncology unit in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a day-shift position, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The technician provides patient care and supports 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 work is performed under the direction of a professional RN and in accordance with patient safety practices. The technician observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents observations accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a 176-bed Magnet-status facility in Charlottesville, Virginia, with private patient rooms and specialized services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and maternity care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) with at least one semester completed; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Measure and record vital signs.
- Assist with patient mobility and ambulation.
- Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
- Perform EKG testing.
- Remove peripheral IVs.
- Collect specimens.
- Insert and remove Foley catheters.
- Follow patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Report changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental and military leave
- Paid family caregiver leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
