Patient Care Tech Apprentice- Earn While You Learn!
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is proud to sponsor the Earn While You Learn Program for Patient Care Technician Apprentices! The Patient Care Technician Apprentice will be an active, employed student learner who will be performing basic and advanced skills necessary to provide assistive care to patients. Additionally, they must be actively enrolled in a Patient Care Technician certification program. This program is provided by Sentara. This is a Paid Program to earn the Patient Care Technician Certification. Upon successful completion of the 8-week program, you will be hired into a full PCT position at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Sentara Orientation Date: June 1st 2026 Class schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5pm with one day of clinical hours at SMJH added in during the program. Classes to take place on the PVCC campus. Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500 Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson Education
Requirements
- High school Graduate or Equivalent required
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Availability for full class schedule and orientation.
- Available for Day, Evening, or Night shift highly preferred.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
