Patient Care Technician- Cancer Unit - Day Shift
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician is an unlicensed staff member who works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to carry out delegated aspects of nursing care. The role provides patient care, supports admissions and discharges, and follows patient safety practices under the professional nurse’s direction. The technician observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes to nursing staff. This is a full-time day-shift position in the Cancer Unit at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. The full-time hourly base pay range is $18.93–$27.41; additional compensation may be available, and pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One of the following qualifications: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) with at least one semester completed; or current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of hospital experience is strongly 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 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 of $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
- Additional compensation may include 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
