Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for Surgery Unit 5B at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This part-time, day-shift position is approximately 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every other weekend required. The 24-bed unit cares for patients recovering from general, gynecological, colorectal, urological, plastic, vascular, and neuro-spine surgery, with a focus on helping patients get up and move.

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.

Sentara describes its compensation as market-competitive. The stated full-time base-pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; compensation for this part-time role is not separately specified. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. The position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is 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 U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training including 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 PCT/Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction and direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
• Support the patient admissions and discharge process.
• Comply with patient-safety practices.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.
• Help patients recovering from surgery get up and move.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave, including emergency caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Tuition assistance and educational opportunities.
• Student loan repayment or paydown programs.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and other retirement plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability.
• Critical illness plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Work perks.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED