Patient Care Tech - FT Nights - Surg Short Stay

Martha Jefferson Hospital; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Full-Time Nights Patient Care Technician for the Surgical Short Stay Unit. The role supports RN staff, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and performs phlebotomy, EKGs and specimen collection during 7P–7A shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days of hire, and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One of the listed programs or enrollment in a clinical program is acceptable.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor and document vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, POC testing and EKGs.
• Support patient safety and observe for changes in condition and report them.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

EKG testing

Foley catheter

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT training

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT training

Clinical program student

Job description

City/StateCharlottesville, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Nights Patient Care Technician - Surgical Short Stay Unit. 7P - 7AThe 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)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.Certification:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.Experience:One year previous healthcare experience (Preferred).Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• 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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.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.