Administrative Patient Care Technician; PCT Outpatient Surgery

Position: Administrative Patient Care Technician (PCT) Outpatient Surgery
** City/State
** Suffolk, VA
** Work Shift
** First (Days)
** Overview:
**** Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring an Administrative Patient Care Tech (PCT)
** for the Surgical Services Department
- Outpatient Surgery. This is a full time, day shift position in Suffolk, VA.
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* Hours:

** Five 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday. Start times vary between 5am and 830am to ensure business unit coverage. 6-week scheduling.
** No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call!
** Training on the unit is between 6 to 8 weeks.
** About the department:
** Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year or about 25 cases per day in the outpatient surgery center. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology.
* ** Onsite childcare
** for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
* ** Free parking and shuttle service
*** Hospital provided Scrubs for this position
* Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
* Recognition programs for patient care excellence
** About the position:
**** The Patient Care Technician
** provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.

This is a role that will also assist in administrative duties including Chart Prep for Pre
- Anesthesia, Patient registration, and some clerical duties on the outpatient surgery unit.

This is a great position for someone looking to expand their skillset into a new area.
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* 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.
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* Experience:

*** One year of health care experience is preferred.
* Previous clerical experience preferred
* Patient registration experience preferred
** Keywords:
** Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, EMT, Nursing Student, admin, administrative, Clerical#Talroo-Allied Health.
** Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•
** Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
** 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…