Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit 4 - Days

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit. Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management under RN supervision.

Requires HS Diploma or equivalent, BLS within 90 days of hire, and applicable certifications. One year of healthcare experience is preferred; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required.
• Eligible certifications include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT, Navy Hospital Corps School, RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student experience or recent nursing assistant work.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient condition.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and safety.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKGs.
• Collect specimens and manage Foley catheter insertion/removal as applicable.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Specimen collection

BLS Certification

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

BLS within 90 days of hire

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/EMT/Paramedic certification options

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights)

Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit - 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.

Education and Certification Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required). Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. (Required) One of the following programs is acceptable for Certification: 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, or 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

One year prior healthcare experience (Preferred)

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary 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

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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. 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 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!