Patient Care Tech, Medical Telemetry, Part-Time, Days

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living
• Measure and record vital signs
• Assist with mobility and ambulation
• Perform phlebotomy and point‑of‑care testing
• Conduct EKG testing
• Remove peripheral IVs
• Collect specimens
• Insert and remove foley catheters
• Observe and document patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions
• Report changes to nursing or medical staff
• Comply with patient safety practices

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• One of the following:
  • 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 background (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic)
  • Current student in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT
  • Current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant
• Basic Life Support Certification (required)

Skills

• NCP (Nursing Care Partner)
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• Medical Assistant (MA)
• EMT/EMS/Paramedic
• Patient Care Tech (PCT)
• Nursing Assistant (NA)

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
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility (based on system and employee criteria)

Pay

The base pay range for full‑time employment is $18.93 – $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications,