City/State Woodbridge, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills, including taking vitals, blood draws, and daily care. The primary duties of this position include: Supporting the admission/discharge process Changing, bathing, and 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 here to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Healthcare. Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 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 Job Summary 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. Responsibilities include: Providing patient care Supporting the admissions and discharge process Complying with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse Observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reporting any changes to nursing staff For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training must be completed within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health, who must complete it 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 the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant. One year of health care experience is preferred. AHA BLS certification is required 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) Skills Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles 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 ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at the time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. J-18808-Ljbffr