Patient Care Technician (IMCU)

Sentara Hospitals • Charlottesville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for their Intermediate Care Unit. This is a full-time position working days (7 AM - 7 PM). The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, assists with mobility and ambulation, performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. They must comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the RN. Responsibilities include observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documenting changes accurately and in a timely manner, reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

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 of related 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
• 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