Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Telemetry (Days)

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - full-time days (7A-7P).

The role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under the direction of a registered nurse. Requires HS Diploma and BLS within 90 days of hire, with CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certification as acceptable options.

Qualifications

• One year of related healthcare experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Mobility assistance

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - full-time days (7A-7P).

The role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under the direction of a registered nurse. Requires HS Diploma and BLS within 90 days of hire, with CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certification as acceptable options.