Patient Care Technician – Oncology / Med Surg Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Oncology / Med Surg Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members 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, and follow patient-safety practices. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse. The unit emphasizes teamwork and offers experienced technicians who can help staff develop their skills; current RN students are welcome. The position is listed as full-time, with a schedule described as approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The posting also calls the shift “First (Days)” while referring to the hours as nights. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute-care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It includes an orthopedic hospital and specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, and general surgery. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, and it is home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Meet at least one of the following minimum qualifications: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT training; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification including 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 PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
- Support the patient admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient-safety practices.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.
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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
