Patient Care Technician – Medical / Surgical
About The Position
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit. Hours/Shift: FLEXI (as needed), night shift. 7pm to 7am Department/Position Overview: 4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit. We provide quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured. We specialize in post-operative surgical patient care. The most common types of clinical conditions include: General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes Medical population includes: Diverticulitis, crohns, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas e.g. colorectal Kidney injury, acute and chronic Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes Click here to learn more about Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital! Location is a mere 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Join this supportive team offering a diverse learning environment and opportunity to broaden your skillset! As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
Requirements
- One year of prior health care experience preferred.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- supporting the admission/discharge process
- changing, bathing ambulating patients
- drawing blood
- foley catheter care
- meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
