Patient Care Technician
About The Position
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 the admissions and discharge process, and follow patient safety practices under the nurse’s direction. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nursing team. The position is based at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) with at least one semester completed; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
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 changes to the nursing team.
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 up to $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
- 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
