Patient Care Technician - Suffolk, United States - Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare

Verified Company

Suffolk, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Sentara Obici Hospital is currently hiring a Full-time, Day shift, Patient Care Technician to work on our Medicine, Stepdown Unit

Hours/Shift:

Full-time (36 hours), Day shift _(7AM - 7PM)_

Facility Highlights:
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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.

Minimum Requirements:

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.
American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

One year of prior health care experience

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, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic

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.