Patient Care Tech, Medical Telemetry

Sentara Health

. Provide patient care in the Medical Telemetry unit .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeWilliamsburg • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing patient care in a Medical Telemetry unit, including vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and EKG testing. Committed to patient safety practices and effective communication with nursing staff regarding patient conditions.

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Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringPhlebotomyBasic Life Support CertificationFoley Catheter Insertion

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Hard Skills

PhlebotomyPoint-Of-Care TestingEKG TestingVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionFoley Catheter InsertionPeripheral IV RemovalMobility AssistancePatient ObservationDocumentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationAttention To DetailEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support CertificationSentara Care Partner CertificationCertified Nursing AssistantNational Certified Medical AssistantNational Patient Care Technician

Industry Keywords

Patient Safety PracticesMedical TelemetryDaily Living ActivitiesClinical ProgramNursing Assistant

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide patient care in the Medical Telemetry unit
Support independent and dependent activities of daily living
Take vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation
Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing
Remove peripheral IVs
Collect specimens
Insert and remove Foley catheters
Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions
Document patient information in a timely and accurate manner
Report changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
One of the following required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT or Paramedic; current student enrolled in a clinical program beyond prerequisites with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT or PT; or current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant
Basic Life Support Certification
Ability to provide patient care under the direction of a professional RN nurse
Ability to perform vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal
Ability to observe patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document accurately and promptly
Ability to report changes to the nurse or medical staff
Compliance with patient safety practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities may be available
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Paid military leave
Educational assistance or student loan repayment
Voluntary benefits