Patient Care Tech, Intermediate/Stepdown Unit

City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview Sentara Careplex Hospital Hospital is hiring a Full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Intermediate/Stepdown Unit. Full-time - 36 hours. Day Shift 7:00 am-7:00 pm. Rotating weekends. 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 complies 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. Education HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following required: 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 Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support Certification Unit Description This is a 24-bed unit where we care for patients with a variety of healthcare needs. We are the designated Stroke Unit. We provide for respiratory compromised patients on Bipap, high-flo and/or chronic long term vents. We manipulate and titrate vasoactive infusions and have bedside monitors. We provide care for patients with DKA, CHF, Pneumonia, and much more. Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech 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 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness. #J-18808-Ljbffr