Patient Care Technician - Neuro IMCU

Sentara Health; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403b with Employer Match

Educational assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Neuro Intermediate Care unit in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position covers the night 7PM–7AM shift with three 12-hour rotations and weekend rotation.

The PCT will support daily living activities, monitor vitals, perform phlebotomy and EKGs, and document patient status under RN supervision. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent certifications,

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One of the listed certifications or active clinical program participation expected.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support independence and dependent activities; monitor vitals.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
• Assist with IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care.
• Document observations and report changes to RN/medical staff.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Teamwork

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training

Clinical program participation (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Descrizione del lavoro

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro Intermediate Care unit. This is a Full-Time, Night Shift (12-hour shift) position. Hours: 7PM-7AM; Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends.

Department Overview: Join our 36-bed Neuro Intermediate Care unit! This Neuro Intermediate Care unit provides neuro care for stroke, seizure/epilepsy, craniology, neck and back surgery patients and more. Join this fast-paced, team-driven unit to learn new skills and provide care to a specialized population of patients!

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports 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 complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required: 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 a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, or Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience: One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT, #Talroo-Allied Health

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, standby/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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.

Remote Work Locations

• 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
• 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!