Patient Care Tech, Full-Time, Days

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B with employer match

Educational assistance

Student debt payoff

Parental and family leave

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a full-time days shift. The role delivers direct patient care under RN supervision, assists with activities of daily living, and supports vital signs collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, and catheter care.

Education requires a HS diploma or equivalent plus recognized CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related healthcare cert, with clinical experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required with relevant CNA/NCPCT/NCMA/NCPCT or EMT certifications.
• Clinical experience in nursing support or patient care preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs promptly and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs, and catheter care as needed.
• Support mobility and safety of patients and document care provided.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Care Partner Certification Program

CNA certification

NCMA certification

NCPCT certification

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic clinical experience

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student experience

Job description

City/State Williamsburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Additional Job Description Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full-Time, Days Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center - Williamsburg, VA 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) and one 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 Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and "smart" operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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!