Patient Care Technician – Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on the Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D. Hours/Shift: Full-time, nightshift. 7pm to 7am Department/Position Overview: Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D: Are you looking for a unit that is known for its Teamwork? Join our 3D team! Our RNs and Patient Care Technicians work very closely together to give excellent care to our patients. We have a stroke, medicine, and intermediate care patient population on our fast-paced, 20-bed unit. Test your skills and learn new ones with our great mix of patients! We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a willingness to work. Interviewed candidates are welcome to shadow our unit to see if this is the perfect fit for you! As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

Requirements

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following 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

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior health care experience

Responsibilities

• supporting the admission/discharge process
• changing, bathing ambulating patients
• drawing blood
• foley catheter care
• meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees