Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit 2 - Sentara

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, Days (7AM to 7M) and every other weekend

Department Overview:Our unit is comprised of 24 in-patient private rooms. We are considered a CLEAN unit. Our patient population includes admissions from the ortho/spine unit, as well as, specialized bariatric, gallbladder and medical/surgical patients. Our team is looking for new or experienced candidates to join the team!

Facility Highlights:

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As a Nursing Care Partner/Patient Care Technician with 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.

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Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Sentara Benefits:

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We’re setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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