Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Unit 2W

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized medical-surgical unit as a Patient Care Technician, where you will provide vital support and care for patients, especially stroke and geriatric patients. This full-time night position offers the chance to develop essential skills, including taking vitals, blood draws, and assisting with daily care, all while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on teamwork and patient safety, you will be part of a dedicated group committed to exceptional patient outcomes. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a caring team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support admission/discharge processes and meet patient needs.
• Provide patient care under the supervision of a nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Blood Draws

Vital Signs Monitoring

Foley Catheter Care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

CNA Certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Unit 2W

Apply to locations: Sentara Leigh Hospital

Time Type: Full-time

Posted: Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: JR-68612

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift: Third (Nights) (United States of America)

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk, VA on the Med Surg Unit.

Hours/Shift: Full-time, Nightshift. 6pm to 6am

Department/Position Overview:

In 2022, our amazing unit received the AMSN PRISM Award. PRISM stands for Premier Recognition In the Specialty of Med-surg. Through this distinguished honor, AMSN and MSNCB identify and celebrate medical-surgical units that achieve sustained excellence through exhibiting:

• Effective leadership
• Recruitment and retention of competent staff members
• Evidence-based practice
• Positive patient outcomes
• Healthy work environment
• Lifelong learning of unit staff members

Our unit’s main focus is stroke patients, and about half of our population is geriatric. Join us to see what it’s like to work on a nationally recognized unit!

As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills, from taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing, and ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, and meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Minimum Requirements:

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent 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 to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
• Current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Job Summary:

Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing staff.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Skills:

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its 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.

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