Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Med Surg/Tele/Stroke
Hours: (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Shift: Nights
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24hours (2/12 Hours )
Weekend: Rotating
Education:
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.
Certifications/Licensure:
AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Experience:
One year of health care experience preferred.
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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
Keywords: Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech