Patient Care Tech, Full Time, Day Shift

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton is hiring a Full-time Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit on the day shift, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with rotating weekends and a 36-hour week. The PCT assists with patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, tests, IV removal, and Foley catheter care under RN supervision.

Requirements include a HS diploma or equivalent plus a CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related program certification, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent and a qualifying certification or related training as listed.
• Certifications include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or Navy Hospital Corps School.
• Current clinical student status or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes promptly.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and safety measures.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing and EKGs.
• Handle specimen collection and Foley catheter procedures as directed.
• Comply with safety protocols under RN supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter

IV removal

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Clinical program student (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Experience as PCT or Nursing Assistant (last 3 years)

Job description

Sentara Careplex Hospital Hospital is hiring a Full-time Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit

~Day Shift

7:00 am-7:00 pm

Rotating weekends

36 hours/week

Overview

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 (Required) andone of the following required:

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or

• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or

• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or

• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or

• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or

• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or

• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or

• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support Certification

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care, Night