Patient Care Technician – Cardiac / Medicine Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac / Medicine Unit 4D at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The unit primarily cares for cardiac patients, along with some medicine patients, and generally has a ratio of one Patient Care Technician to 8–12 patients. The position is full-time, on the night shift, approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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, follow patient safety practices, observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and report changes to the nurse. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an American Health Associate BLS Certification within 90 days of hire. Candidates must meet at least one of the listed qualification pathways, such as completion of an approved care partner, nursing assistant, medical assistant, or patient care technician program; qualifying emergency services or military training; current enrollment in a clinical program after completing at least one semester; or recent PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience. One year of prior health care experience is preferred. Sentara describes the unit team as upbeat and fun and seeks a candidate dedicated to excellent patient care. The organization identifies its mission as improving health every day and describes the workplace as tobacco-free.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Meet at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) training; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services qualifications including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Provide patient care.
- Support the admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave, including emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student loan paydown or repayment programs, including student debt paydown up to $10,000.
- Career advancement opportunities and Work Perks.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
