Patient Care Tech, Intermediate Care Unit, Full Time, Nights

About the role

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports activities of daily living, monitors vital signs, performs phlebotomy, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, all under the direction of the professional RN nurse. They observe patients' conditions, document accurately, and report changes to the nurse or medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, supports activities of daily living
• Maintains vital signs
• Performs phlebotomy, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal
• Collects specimens, inserts and removes Foley catheters
• Reports any changes to the nurse or medical staff
• Observes and documents patient conditions accurately

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following certifications:
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
• Emergency Services including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program beyond prerequisites with at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT
• Current work experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within the past three years

Qualifications

Education requirements vary based on the certification obtained. Certifications/licenses are not required for employment.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Basic computer skills

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
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posted job listing.

Schedule

The position is a full-time night shift (7:00 pm-7:00 am) with rotating weekends, totaling 36 hours per week.