Patient Care Technician – Inpatient Rehab Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on the Inpatient Rehab Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. The 8-bed unit provides care to patients who need additional rehabilitation for approximately 2–3 weeks before they are independent enough to return home, but do not require a skilled nursing facility. The patient population includes people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other orthopedic conditions requiring continued therapy after hospital medical clearance. The team works closely with physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams and supports patients through their recovery and discharge home. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement 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. This is a FLEXI, as-needed position with rotating shifts.
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: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT studies; 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 comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
- Support the patient admission and discharge process.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nurse.
- Work closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy teams while caring for patients in inpatient rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave, including emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Short-term and long-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401a plans.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt paydown up to $10,000 and student loan repayment programs.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Career advancement opportunities and Work Perks.
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
