Patient Care Technician - Short Stay Unit -Nights

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician for full-time night shift (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.). The role includes patient care, daily living support, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and Foley management under RN supervision.

Requires HS diploma or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and completion of an approved CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent program; 1 year healthcare experience preferred. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• One of approved education programs listed: CNA/NCMA/NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or clinical student with relevant progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Observe and document patient conditions; report changes to RN.
• Record vital signs, mobility, and intake/output as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV removal as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Mobility & ambulation

Observation & documentation

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent program

BLS certification within 90 days

US Navy Hospital Corps School (or equivalent clinical program)

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training or student in clinical program

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care TechnicianFull Time Nights -7p - 7aThe 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.EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certification/LicensureBasic 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.ExperienceOne year prior healthcare experience (Preferred)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, standby/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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.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.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.