Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Oncology/ Med Surg Unit.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, dayshift, 6am to 6pm
Department/Position Overview:
Are you looking for a unit with great teamwork? Join our family on our med/surg and oncology unit.
We have experienced nursing care partners that can help guide you in developing your skills.
We welcome current RN students!
As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, 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.
Click https://youtu.
be/GodktM6dS_M to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
Minimum Requirements:
One year of prior health care experience preferred.
American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following
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.
Facility Highlights:
Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital!
Sentara Benefits:
Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live.
We’re setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.
For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.
sentaracareers.
com/explore-sentara/benefits/
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health
Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
High School Grad or Equivalent