Patient Care Technician (PCT) Surgical Short Stay
About The Position
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Wendell 2, our Surgical Stay and Observation Unit. This is a full-time, night shift position in Charlottesville, VA. Wendell 2 is an award-winning Surgical Short Stay unit with 24 beds, specializing in women’s health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics. The unit operates primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations. The team includes Patient Care Technicians, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an Educator. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. This is a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
- One of the following programs: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal.
- Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.
- Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reports any change to the nurse or medical staff.
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
- Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
