Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Medicine Unit
About The Position
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the 2 West Cardiac Medicine unit. This dynamic 34-bed telemetry unit specializes in high-quality cardiac care, working with hospitalists and cardiologists to treat patients with congestive heart failure, angina, STEMI/NSTEMI, and arrhythmias. The team also cares for patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, ablations, and cardioversions. The unit boasts an amazing and diverse team of nurses and patient care technicians committed to excellent patient care and satisfaction. They emphasize strong collaboration, supportive leadership, and excellent performance outcomes, fostering a team-centered environment where work makes a difference.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Support the admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient safety practices.
- Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus may be earned if eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
