Patient Care Technician - Burn/Trauma Intermediate Care - Med/Surg

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient care in a dynamic Burn Trauma unit. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, conducting various clinical tasks, and documenting patient conditions under the supervision of nursing staff. This role requires an HS diploma or equivalent and either certification as a Nursing Assistant or relevant experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or similar.
• Recent experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Current clinical program students with relevant coursework may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, mobility, and phlebotomy.
• Document patient conditions and report changes to the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certification as Nursing Assistant or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports activities of daily living (both independent and dependent), and performs various clinical tasks including vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal. They comply with patient safety practices under the supervision of a registered nurse. Additionally, they observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings accurately and promptly, and report any changes to the nursing or medical staff.

Department Overview: Burn Trauma is a 34-bed mixed intermediate care and medical/surgical unit. There are 17 beds for step-down/intermediate care, serving patients with neurosurgery, trauma, burns, and orthopedic trauma. These patients are transferred from the Burn/Trauma ICU and Neurosurgical ICU. The unit also includes 17 beds for medical/surgical care for neurosurgical, trauma, burns, orthopedic trauma, and bariatric weight loss patients (gastric bypass and gastric sleeves).

Education:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following:
• 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 including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic, or
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT, or
• Recent work experience (within the last three years) as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic