Patient Care Technician – Medical Surgical Unit

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk, VA on the Med Surg Unit. Hours/Shift: Full-time, Dayshift. Approximately 6am to 6pm. In 2022, our exceptional unit received the AMSN PRISM Award. Join us to experience what it’s like to work in a nationally recognized unit! We care for a diverse range of medical-surgical acute care patients, including those with stroke, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and sepsis. We are the only acute-care medical-surgical unit at Sentara with a dedicated physician for geographical rounding. This enhances consistency, continuity, and rapport with our designated Internal Medicine physician. We have an amazing team and strong leadership! Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have 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, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care
• 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 any change to the nurse

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• 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