Patient Care Tech, Full-Time, Days

Sentara; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401k

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care, support daily living activities, monitor vitals, mobility, and assist nursing staff.

This full-time days position requires a HS diploma with approved certifications; duties include phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care in a Magnet-recognized hospital setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; various certifications acceptable per job description.
• Nursing-related certifications such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or equivalent preferred.
• Clinical program enrollment or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient conditions; report changes to RN.
• Assist with mobility, positioning, and safety; support catheter care and specimen collection.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

POC testing

EKG

Specimen collection

Foley catheter

Nursing assistance

Patient safety

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

City/StateWilliamsburg, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Additional Job DescriptionSentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full-Time, DaysSentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center - Williamsburg, VAOverview: 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.EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following required:Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, orSuccessful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), orNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), orNational Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), orCompletion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, orEmergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, orCurrent student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, orCurrent work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.Certification/LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationKeywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, ParamedicBenefits: 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 metSentara 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.