Patient Care Technician – Med / Surg Observation
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Observation Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The 24-bed unit provides an opportunity to support patients during their recovery. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and 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. This is a full-time night-shift position, approximately 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must 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 qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT study; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care 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 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
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement, including discounted educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment and student debt paydown
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Career advancement opportunities
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
