Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Care Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. The 12-bed cardiac unit provides specialized care for patients with complex cardiovascular needs in a close-knit, team-focused environment. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to carry out delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, follow patient-safety practices, and observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, reporting changes to the nurse. The role includes patient rounding, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting nurses with bedside procedures. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The employer encourages current nursing students and new nursing assistant graduates interested in developing their clinical experience to apply. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. American Heart Association BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Applicants must meet at least one of the listed eligibility pathways, including completion of an approved certification or training program, qualifying emergency-services training, current enrollment in an eligible clinical program beyond prerequisites with at least one semester completed, or recent PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience. One year of prior health care experience is preferred. The listed full-time base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Sentara describes its benefits package as including health and insurance coverage, retirement matching, paid time off and leave, educational assistance, and other voluntary benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must meet at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency-services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program with at least one semester completed; 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
- Round on patients.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Support nurses with bedside procedures.
- 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.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.
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
- Potential additional compensation including 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
