Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department, Part-Time, Night Shift
About The Position
Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the night shift, with rotating weekends. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. They implement delegated aspects of nursing care, provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, and follow patient-safety practices. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to nursing staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one of the listed qualifying education, training, enrollment, or recent work-experience pathways. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. One year of health care experience is preferred. The role offers a market-competitive compensation package. The listed base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may be available, and pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package. The work environment is tobacco-free.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Meet one of the following qualifying pathways: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) program; completion of US 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 work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of 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 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 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
