Patient Care Technician-Medical Telemetry_Part-Time

Job Summary

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Telemetry Unit. Hours/Shift: 24 hours per week, night shift.

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. 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:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
• 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
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
• 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 preferred.

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, Nursing Student, Part-time.