Patient Care Technician - Cardiac / Med Surg Unit 4 West
Company: Sentara
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United
States of America)Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care
Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on
the Cardiac/ Med Surg Unit 4 West.Hours/Shift:FLEXI (as needed)
days. Must work at least two 12-hour shifts in a 6-week
period.Department/Position Overview:Are you looking for a unit that
is known for its Teamwork? Join our 4 West team! Our RNs and
Patient Care Technicians work very closely together to give
excellent care to our patients. We are looking for candidates with
a positive attitude and a willingness to work. We have a cardiac
and med/surg patient population on our 24-bed unit. You will
receive post cardiac cath care training. Interviewed candidates are
welcome to shadow our unit. Join our Fami-Leigh on 4 West and see
what we are all about!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 Nursing Care Partner (NCP) with Sentara Healthcare.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 - Cardiac / Med Surg Unit 4 West, Professions , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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