Patient Care Technician – Cardiac / Medicine Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac / Medicine Unit 4D at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This full-time night-shift position is approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The unit primarily serves cardiac patients, with some medicine patients, and generally has a patient care technician-to-patient ratio of 1:8–12. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. The role provides patient care, supports admissions and discharges, follows patient safety practices, and observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, reporting changes to the nurse. The team is described as upbeat and fun, and seeks someone dedicated to excellent patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health 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 CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification 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.
Responsibilities
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Provide patient care.
- Support the patient admission 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 and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- Tuition assistance and educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment or student debt paydown
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
