Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Sentara Health • Elizabeth City, NC

2d • $19 - $27

About The Position

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a full-time Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical Unit in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This is a night-shift position.

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 graduate or equivalent.
• Meet at least one accepted education or experience pathway: complete the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) program; complete US Navy Hospital Corps School; complete emergency services training such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; be a current student in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) who has completed at least one semester; or have current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
• Obtain 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.
• Support the patient admission and discharge process.
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the 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 and sick leave.
• 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.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED