Patient Care Technician – Cardiac / Medicine Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac / Medicine Unit 4D at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This part-time position works the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The unit primarily cares for cardiac patients, with some medicine patients, and generally has a patient care technician-to-patient ratio of 1:8–12. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to carry out 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 Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital serving southern Virginia Beach and nearby communities. Sentara describes the 4D team as upbeat and fun and seeks someone dedicated to excellent patient care.
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 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) training; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training or certification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program with at least one completed semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT study; or current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior 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 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 system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
