Patient Care Tech (PCT)
Sentara Hospitals•Elizabeth City, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a full-time Patient Care Tech for its Medical Surgical Unit in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, working third shift (nights). Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, and follow patient-safety practices under the nurse’s direction. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to nursing staff.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of one acceptable qualification pathway: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) after completing at least one semester; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Provide patient care and support the admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of a professional nurse.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to nursing staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Potential shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
