Patient Care Technician (PCT) Med Surg Telemetry

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit. This full-time day shift (7A-7P) role supports patient care, ADLs, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS within 90 days. Related healthcare experience (1 year) is required and CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certifications are acceptable. Training programs may be considered for eligibility.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with 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/removal.
• Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document changes, reporting to RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter care

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - F/T Days 7A - 7P

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 Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• One of the following is required:
• Graduate of 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,
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• One-year related healthcare experience (Required)