Patient Care Tech, Intermediate Care/Stepdown Unit, Full-Time, Days

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Educational assistance or student loan

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit. The role runs day shift from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with rotating weekends, totaling 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision. Requires HS Diploma and an applicable certification; base hourly pay ranges from $18.93 to $27.41 with possible incentives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent is required and one of the following certifications is required.
• CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or clinical program completion with RN/LPN/RT/PT
• Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience within last 3 years is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and monitor safety and comfort.
• Record and report changes in patient status to the RN promptly.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG, and specimen collection as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

NCMA Certification

NCPCT Certification

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

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

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

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

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit

Sentara Careplex Hospital - Hampton, VA

~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) 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, Night

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.

Benefits

• 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
• voluntary benefits

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.