Patient Care Technician (PCT) IMCU
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for 2 East IMCU in Suffolk, Virginia. The 24-bed intermediate care unit cares for high-acuity patients, including individuals requiring chronic ventilator support and BiPAP therapy. It is a certified backup stroke unit whose multidisciplinary team responds to neurological emergencies, DKA, and surgical patients. PCT patient ratios are 1:8 or 1:12, and RN ratios are 1:4, with support from educators and the leadership team. The unit received the Gold Plus AHA award for stroke care in 2026. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, the PCT provides patient care and assists with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal. The PCT follows patient safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents promptly and accurately, and reports changes to nursing or medical staff. This is a full-time night position with three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and an every-other-weekend rotation. Multiple shifts are available. The posted base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may be available.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; at least one completed semester in a clinical program as an RN, LPN, RT, or PT student; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
- Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Obtain vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
- Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
- Remove peripheral IVs and insert and remove Foley catheters.
- Collect specimens and comply with patient safety practices.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Report changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical 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 of $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 system and employee eligibility criteria
- Potential shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
