Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for a full-time, night shift position in Suffolk, VA on our Surgical Unit!
Hours: 7PM to 7AM. Three 12-hour shifts (36-hours per week), with rotating weekends.
Department/Position Overview:
Join a unit known for its great teamwork! This general med/surg unit has great engagement within the nursing team and the patient population is mostly surgical patients. Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital. PCT staff will see between 8 and 12 patient ratio on the unit.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work
Free parking and shuttle service
Paid time off and tuition assistance
Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
Recognition programs for patient care excellence
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. 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: 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/Licensure:
AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Education:
One year of health care experience is preferred.
Keywords: Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, EMT, Nursing Student
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