Patient Care Technician - Nights: Vital Signs, EKG & More

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit on the night shift (7P-7A). The role supports patient care, daily living activities, vitals, mobility, and procedures under RN supervision, with BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications include HS Diploma or GED and healthcare experience; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related programs are acceptable educational paths. Sentara offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs, mobility, and patient status.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKGs as directed.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal as needed.
• Document observations and report changes to RN/medical staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT program

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

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit on the night shift (7P-7A). The role supports patient care, daily living activities, vitals, mobility, and procedures under RN supervision, with BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications include HS Diploma or GED and healthcare experience; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related programs are acceptable educational paths. Sentara offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a comprehensive package.