Patient Care Technician; PCT Cardiac​/Telemetry

Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) Cardiac/Telemetry Overview Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for a full time, night shift position in South Boston, VA. Hours: 7PM to 7AM. Three 12 hour shifts (36-hours per week), with rotating weekends. About the Unit Telemetry/Stroke Unit at Sentara Halifax Regional 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. PCT staff will see between 8 and 12 patient ratio on the unit. Responsibilities 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 staff. Qualifications • HS - High School Grad or Equivalent • One of the following programs: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the CNA, NCMA, 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 an RN/LPN/RT/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 preferred. Keywords Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech Benefits • 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 Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-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: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply tot his job