Patient Care Technician - Progressive Care Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with vitals, blood draws, and daily patient care. You will assist with admission and discharge processes, bathing, ambulating, and basic patient needs under the direct supervision of a nurse.

Education required includes a High School diploma or equivalent. Certification/licensure in CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or related programs is encouraged. Previous direct care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous direct care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and assist with blood draws as directed.
• Support admission/discharge processes and daily patient care.
• Assist with bathing, ambulating, and personal care.
• Provide Foley catheter care as trained and under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Patient Care Technicianwith Sentara Health, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Must have one or more of the following:

• 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) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

Previous direct care experience preferred