Patient Care Technician- StrokeTelemetry

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

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:

The Stroke/Telemetry Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure cardiac rhythm disturbances newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators post- coronary interventions post-ablation myocardial infarctions. 2 South also cares for pre/post catheterization acute stroke and post procedural neuro cases. This 25-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:5 with mixed patient acuity levels. Patient Care Techs assist with a ratio of 1:8 on average. This is a well-supported team great for both new grad and experienced Registered Nurses seeking to advance their skills in cardiac areas. Sentara Obici Hospital is recognized as a certified stroke center and holds magnet designation for excellence in patient care.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe nurturing environment

• 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 Techniciansare 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.

Experience:

• 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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Sentara Obici Hospital a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine heart and vascular advanced imaging gynecological and comprehensive breast services behavioral health maternity weight loss surgery and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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