Patient Care Technician, Oncology - Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Oncology Unit in Hampton, Virginia. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on the day shift, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 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 discharge processes, and follow patient safety practices under the nurse’s direction. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to nursing staff. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the accepted training, certification, education, or recent work-experience pathways listed in the posting. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire; one year of healthcare experience is preferred. Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed acute care facility in Hampton, Virginia. The hospital offers specialized heart and vascular and urologic services, advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and an emergency department. It is also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Completion of one of the following acceptable pathways: 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 US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT studies; 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 healthcare experience 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 nursing staff.
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, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- 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
