Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg FT Days

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for full-time day shift (7A–7P). The role provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, and supports the RN with safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and basic procedures such as Foley catheter care, following hospital safety standards; requires HS diploma and BLS within 90 days, with eligible

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire is required.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent programs are acceptable for education.
• Navy Hospital Corps School or related clinical training is eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes to RN.
• Assist with phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection and Foley catheter care.
• Support patient safety and accurate documentation under supervision of nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter insertion

Observation & reporting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS within 90 days of hire

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training

Tools

EMR

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full-Time Days 7A - 7P

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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent GED (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.


• One of the following programs is acceptable for education:


• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program


• 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)


• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• One-year related healthcare experience (Preferred)