Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit 5B
Company: Sentara
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
City/StateVirginia Beach, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days)
(United States of America)Sentara is currently hiring a Patient
Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located
in Virginia Beach on Surgery Unit 5B.Hours/Shift:Full-time dayshift
7am to 7pm and every other weekend.Department/Position
Overview:Join us to see what great teamwork all is about! Our busy
unit treats patients that are recovering from surgery including
general, GYN, colorectal, urology, plastics, vascular and neuro
spine. We are focused on getting our patients up and moving. Our
patient customer service scores and the longevity of our staff
prove this is a great place to work. Apply today!As aPatient Care
Technicianwith Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many
new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The
primary duties of this position include supporting the
admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients,
drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while
working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that
teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide
the best care for our patients.Click to hear Jennifer tell us about
a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.Minimum
Requirements:
For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical
intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in
Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
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.
One year of health care experience preferred. AHA BLS certification
within 90 days of hire.Qualifications:HS - High School Grad or
Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification -
American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care
Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification - National
Healthcareer Association (NHA)SkillsSentara Healthcare prides
itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost
30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a
guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce
reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require
proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further
information. In an effort to expedite this verification
requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript
at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health
every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
Keywords: Sentara, Chesapeake , Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit 5B, Professions , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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