Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Patient Care Technicians to join their nursing team and support patients in a 36-bed oncology unit. Responsible for a variety of patient care tasks, these positions require strong qualifications and a dedication to patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Completion of healthcare certification program required.
• Experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within the last three years is beneficial.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions.
• Support nursing team with chemotherapy and hospice patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

EKG testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School

Job description

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.

Department Overview: This unit cares for Medical and Surgical oncology patients in an inpatient, 36-bed unit. The unit is both an oncology unit and intermediate care! We are hiring compassionate Patient Care Technicians to support our nursing team with chemotherapy and hospice patients.

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following 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 RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support Certification

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic