Patient Care Technician - 5West

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nurses in providing high-quality patient care. Duties include vitals, blood draws, daily patient care, and assisting with admissions and discharges under supervision.

The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient support, with required high school completion and relevant certifications; prior direct care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certification preferred.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and assist with daily patient care.
• Perform blood draws and basic nursing tasks under supervision.
• Assist with admission/discharge, bathing, and ambulation.
• Provide Foley catheter care and meet patient needs under supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Patient care

Nursing assistant skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification

US Navy Hospital Corps School (cert)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

As a Patient Care Technicianwith Sentara Health, 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent(Required)

Certification/Licensure

Must have one or more of the following:

• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

Previous direct care experience (Preferred)