Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg FT Days

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for full-time days (7A–7P). The PCT provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and supports RN staff.

Responsibilities include mobility support, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, specimen collection, and Foley catheter handling under supervision. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Eligible CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or hospital corps programs.
• Current student in a clinical program with RN/LPN/RT/PT exposure.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and observe patient condition.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
• Support RN and document changes in patient status.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLS within 90 days of hire

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or hospital corps program acceptable

Current clinical student (RN/LPN/RT/PT) enrolled

One year healthcare experience preferred

Job description

City/State Charlottesville, VA Work Shift First (Days)

Overview: 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) .

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

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.

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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!