Med/Surg Night shift PCT

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit on full-time nights (7P-7A). Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Education requires a HS diploma/GED and BLS within 90 days. CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent programs are acceptable. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or Navy Hospital Corps/EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT programs acceptable.
• Current student in a clinical program with relevant experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs, mobility, and overall condition.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing as assigned.
• Collect specimens and manage Foley catheter insertion/removal per protocol.
• Observe and report changes to the RN and medical staff in a timely manner.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS certification

CNA / NCMA / NCPCT certification or equivalent

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA

Work Shift Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician in our Med/Surg unit.

Full Time Nights 7P-7A rotation

The Patient Care Technician 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, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Education:

HS Diploma or Equivalent GED (Required)

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. (Required)

One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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.

Experience:

one year previous healthcare experience (Preferred).

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
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!