Patient Care Technician - Medical Oncology unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with vitals, blood draws, and daily patient care. The role includes assisting with admission and discharge, bathing and ambulating patients, and responding to patient needs under nurse supervision.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or related certifications are encouraged to apply, and prior direct care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous direct care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and draw blood.
• Provide daily patient care including changing, bathing and ambulating.
• Support admission/discharge processes under nurse supervision.
• Meet patient needs and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy basics

Vital care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Patient Care Technicianwith Sentara Health, 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 ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Must have one or more of the following:

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

Experience

Previous direct care experience preferred