Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool

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

Job summary

Une organisation de soins de santé reconnue recherche un Technicien de Soins aux Patients pour son unité de soins transitoires nouvellement ouverte. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de la prestation de soins directs aux patients, en aidant aux activités quotidiennes, tout en travaillant sous la supervision d'un infirmier qualifié. Ce poste offre l'opportunité de rejoindre une équipe dynamique dans une unité de soins à court terme, traitant principalement des patients devant être libérés dans les 24 heures.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de niveau secondaire ou équivalent requis.
• Certification BLS exigée.
• Expérience pertinente comme PCT ou assistant infirmier dans les trois dernières années.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins aux patients et aider aux activités quotidiennes.
• Observer et documenter les changements d'état des patients.
• Assister au retrait du cathéter périphérique et à d'autres procédures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Mobility support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School

Emergency Services Certifications (EMT, Paramedic)

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: Join our newly opened Transitional Care unit! This 9-bed unit primarily cares for med/surg patients to be discharged within 24 hours. We are seeking new or experienced candidates to join our team!

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