Patient Care Tech, Part Time, Days

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Part Time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Medical Telemetry. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, drawing blood, EKGs, IV and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Education requirements include HS diploma and a qualifying certification such as CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or EMR/EMS credentials; BLS is required. The position focuses on safe patient care and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligible for Sentara Care Partner Certification or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/EMT/paramedic credentials.
• Current student in a clinical program or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and ambulation as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKGs and point-of-care testing.
• Assist with Foley catheter removal and peripheral IVs as instructed.
• Document patient condition accurately and report changes to RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

IV removal

Specimen collection

Patient safety

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

Emergency Services credentials (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Current clinical student (RN/LPN/RT/PT) or equivalent

Recent experience as PCT or Nursing Assistant

Tools

EMR

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Part Time

DAYS

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medical Telemetry

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