Patient Care Technician - Med Surg / Specialties

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg / Specialties Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The position works the night shift, approximately 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., on a 24-bed unit that treats a wide range of conditions, including CHF, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetes, stroke, and chronic blood disorders such as sickle cell disease. The unit emphasizes culturally competent care, teamwork, and learning among staff with varied backgrounds.

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, observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and report changes to the nurse.

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 qualifications: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training or certification, 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 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, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave, including emergency caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Tuition assistance and educational assistance, including discounted educational opportunities.
• Student loan repayment or student debt paydown programs.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Critical illness plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Work perks.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

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