Night Shift Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Support

Sentara Health Plans; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support admission/discharge processes and daily patient care. The role involves taking vitals, drawing blood, bathing and ambulating patients, and Foley catheter care under nurse supervision.

.High School diploma required; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certifications preferred; previous direct care experience is a plus, with allowance for students in clinical programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more of the following certifications preferred: CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or related programs.
• Previous direct care experience preferred.
• Current student in a clinical program with recent healthcare exposure acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and blood draws; provide daily patient care under supervision.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes.
• Change, bathe, and ambulate patients.
• Provide Foley catheter care when required.
• Meet patient needs while under direct supervision of a nurse.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/EMT certification preferred

US Navy Hospital Corps School (related)

Clinical program student with recent healthcare exposure

Job description

Sentara Health Plans in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support admission/discharge processes and daily patient care. The role involves taking vitals, drawing blood, bathing and ambulating patients, and Foley catheter care under nurse supervision.

.High School diploma required; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certifications preferred; previous direct care experience is a plus, with allowance for students in clinical programs.