Patient Care Technician Medicine Unit

Patient Care Technician

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, on Medicine Unit 6.

Hours / Shift : Full-time, nightshift, approximately 7pm to 7am

Department / Position Overview : Our patient population in our 20-bed unit is diverse and includes but is not limited to CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Diabetes, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis with Surgical Intervention, Wound Care, and varying disease processes.

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 nurse.

Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification / Licensure : American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Minimum requirements : Must have one of the following :

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience : One year of prior health care experience preferred.

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 Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

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.