Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit 4 East
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: November 15, 2024
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Job Description:
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Surgery Unit 4
East.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, night shift. 7pm to 7am
Department/Position Overview:
Join a unit known for its great teamwork! This general med/surg
unit has great engagement within the nursing team and the patient
population is mostly surgical patients.
As aPatient Care Technicianwith 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 HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a
Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
Minimum Requirements:
Facility Highlights:
Click here to learn more about Sentara Virginia Beach General
Hospital!
We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a
few minutes to the Oceanfront. This is the closest Sentara Hospital
to the beach!
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,
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,
Talroo-Allied Health, #LI-CP1
Job Summary
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.
For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical
intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in
Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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.
One year of health care experience preferred. AHA BLS certification
within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications:
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart
Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
(CPCT/A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association
(NHA)
Skills
Sentara Healthcare 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.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some
clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations
are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to
expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload
your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a
tobacco-free environment. Associated topics: cardiac, care,
delivery, delivery room, home health, home health aide, midwife,
nurse, nursing assistant, patient care
Keywords: Sentara Health, Chesapeake , Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit 4 East, Professions , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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