Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Telemetry - Nights

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit. This full-time night-shift role supports RNs with patient care, vital signs, mobility, and specimen collection.

Candidates must have a HS diploma and obtain BLS within 90 days. Certifications such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT or Sentara Care Partner programs are eligible, with prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Certification options include CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or Sentara Care Partner programs.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Observe and document patient conditions; report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection as appropriate.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation and safety of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - F/T Nights 7P - 7A

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 (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• One of the following is required:
• 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)
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• One-year related healthcare experience (Preferred)