Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit Nights
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Medicine Unit in Suffolk, Virginia. This is a night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for 36 hours weekly, with rotating weekends. The unit provides care to medical patients and has a patient ratio of 8 to 12. Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital. 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, follow patient safety practices, observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and report changes to the nurse. Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed facility in Suffolk, Virginia, serving Western Tidewater. The hospital offers services including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and heartburn treatment. Sentara Health describes its workplace as tobacco-free and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; at least one completed semester in a clinical program for RN, LPN, RT, or PT students; or work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience is 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 changes to the nursing team.
Benefits
- Onsite childcare for team members.
- Free parking.
- Paid time off and sick leave, including vacation and holidays.
- Tuition assistance and discounted educational opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health.
- Recognition programs for patient care excellence.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- 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.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Potential annual discretionary bonus subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Potential additional compensation such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
