Patient Care Technician - Short Stay Unit -Nights

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for full-time night shifts (7p–7a). The role supports the Short Stay Unit with a variety of medical and surgical patients, performing essential patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Requirements include HS Diploma or equivalent and BLS within 90 days of hire. Prior healthcare experience is preferred; Sentara reviews market compensation during recruiting process.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• One of several CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or hospital corps/emergency services programs or current student enrolled in a clinical program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and basic procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, and specimen collection.
• Observe patient condition and document accurately.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician

Full Time Nights -7p - 7a

The Short Stay Unit is an 18 bed unit seeing a variety of medical and surgical patients with a 1-2 day length of stay.

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 programs is acceptable for education: 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, 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.

Experience

• One year prior healthcare experience (Preferred)

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.