Patient Care Technician

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Discounted educational opportunities

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Full-time Night Patient Care Technician. You will assist with vitals, blood draws, daily patient care, and discharge processes under supervision of a nurse. The role includes bathing, ambulating patients, catheter care and teamwork with the nursing staff.

Experience: 1 year preferred; education: high school or equivalent. Schedule includes every other weekend rotation and night shifts 6P-6A.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience or equivalent in patient care.
• Ability to work under RN supervision and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support admission and discharge processes for patients.
• Change, bathe and ambulate patients as needed.
• Draw blood and assist with Foley catheter care.
• Meet patient needs while working under a nurse’s supervision.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Vitals taking

Blood draws

Daily patient care

Admission/discharge support

Ambulating patients

Catheter care (foley)

Teamwork

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Care TechnicianApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103684**City/State**Charlottesville, VA**Work Shift**Third (Nights)**Overview:**Additional Job Description**Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is looking for a Full-time Night Patient Care Technician. 6P - 6A**As a **Patient Care Technician**with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. Click http://youtu.be/xTlClJwMSA4 to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Healthcare.Cornell 2 is the Medical-Surgical Unit specializes in **Oncology, Neurology, Urology, Vascular care, and Chest Tube management."****Education*** High School Education or equivalent**Experience*** 1 year of experience or equivalent**Schedule*** Must Work Every Other weekend**Benefits**: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.**Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!**.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• 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 Martha Jefferson Hospital,** located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.**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.