Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on Surgery Unit 4 East at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. This general medical-surgical unit cares mostly for surgical patients and is described as having strong teamwork and engagement within the nursing team. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and implement delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, and follow patient safety practices under the nurse’s direction. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse. This is a part-time night-shift position, approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 24 hours per week. The position is at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Meet at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) training; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT; 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 any 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
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities
- Student debt paydown up to $10,000
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
