Night Patient Care Tech: Cardiac & Neuro IMCU

Martha Jefferson Hospital; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Education assistance up to $32,500

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the IMCU Department. This is a full-time Night shift (12-hour) position from 7 PM to 7 AM, with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

The PCT provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vitals, performs phlebotomy and EKG testing, and supports the nursing team under RN direction.

Qualifications

• HS grad or equivalent required.
• CNA, NCPCT, or related certification preferred.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG testing and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with urinary catheter insertion/removal and IV removal.
• Observe patients and report changes to the RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter

Documentation

Education

HS – High School Grad or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School / EMT or Paramedic training

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the IMCU Department. This is a full-time Night shift (12-hour) position from 7 PM to 7 AM, with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

The PCT provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vitals, performs phlebotomy and EKG testing, and supports the nursing team under RN direction.