Compassionate PCT for Med/Surg Telemetry - Day Shift

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance or student loan‑r

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit (Full‑time, Days: 7A–7P). The PCT delivers patient care, supports daily living activities, and performs tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG testing and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and BLS within 90 days of hire; one year of related healthcare experience is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One-year related healthcare experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient condition.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKG testing as directed.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation and specimen collection.
• Remove foley catheters and perform IV/removal as qualified.
• Observe patient status and report changes to RN or medical staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility and ambulation

Documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit (Full‑time, Days: 7A–7P). The PCT delivers patient care, supports daily living activities, and performs tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG testing and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and BLS within 90 days of hire; one year of related healthcare experience is required.