Patient Care Technician (PCT) IMCU

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the IMCU department. This is a full-time night shift consisting of three 12-hour shifts (7 PM–7 AM) with rotating weekends, in the Cornell 1 telemetry/stroke unit.

The role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and catheter management under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic programs or current clinical student with at least one completed semester
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs and mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV peripheral line care under RN supervision.

Skills

Nursing care partner

CNA

PCT

Nursing student

EMT

Education

HS – High School Grad 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 clinical programs

Current clinical student with RN/LPN/RT/PT background

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the IMCU Department.This is a full-time Night shift (12-hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA.

Hours:7PM to 7AM- Three 12-hour shifts (36-hours per week), with rotating weekends.

Department/Position Overview:

Intermediate Care Unit - Cornell 1: The Telemetry/Stroke Unit at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post- coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions. Cornell 1 also cares for TIA, acute stroke, and post procedural neuro cases that stepdown from ICU. This 30-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:5 with mixed patient acuity levels and is well supported with additional patient care technicians, educators, and a strong leadership team.

• Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
• Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

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:

• HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
• One of the following programs: 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.

Certifications/Licensure:

• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• One year of health care experience is preferred.

Keywords:Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, EMT, Nursing Student

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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.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.