Patient Care Technician
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an unlicensed staff member who works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. The role provides patient care, supports admissions and discharges, and follows patient safety practices under the nurse’s direction. The PCT observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes to nursing staff. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week position on the day shift at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. The hospital is a 183-bed not-for-profit facility offering a range of clinical services and using the Sentara eCare electronic medical record system.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of an acceptable qualifying program or experience: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program 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 healthcare 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 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
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
