Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical/Surgical Unit

Patient Care Tech (PCT) City/State: Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift: First (Days) Overview Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical/Surgical Unit. Hours/Shift: Full time, days. Patient Care Technicians 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. Responsibilities Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing. Education HS - High School Grad or Equivalent. 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. Certifications and Licensure AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Education: One year of health care experience preferred. Department/Position Overview This M/S unit is a 24-bed unit with adult, geriatric, adolescent patient population. Medical or GYN overflow patients are cared for on this Medical/Surgical Unit. The variety of cases seen include abdominal, endoscopic, ENT, general, gynecologic, ophthalmic, orthopedic, thoracic, urologic, vascular, and plastic surgeries. Medical patients are admitted with CHF, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, atrial fib and chest pain. Keywords Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, Nursing Student. Benefits 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 Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met EEO Statement Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr