What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Preop/PACU position at Sentara and Careers?
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician - PRE-OP/PACU!
Patient Care Tech (PCT), Preop/PACU
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Woodbridge, VA
~Full Time & Days~
Scheduled weekly hours: 36
Education:
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (REQUIRED)
(And)/REQUIRED) 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 last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Certifications/Licensure:
AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Education:
One year of health care experience preferred.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!