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 team in Norfolk, Virginia. In this role, you will support oncology patients by providing essential care like vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, and phlebotomy while ensuring adherence to patient safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, aiming to enhance patients' comfort in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Required to have HS Diploma or equivalent and one additional certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification necessary.
• Experience or coursework in nursing or patient care is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in daily living activities.
• Assist with vital signs, mobility, and patient documentation.
• Comply with patient safety practices under RN direction.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of 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

Current student in clinical program

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