Patient Care Technician – Medical / Surgical
About The Position
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit. 4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit providing quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured, specializing in post-operative surgical patient care. Common clinical conditions include general surgery (emergent and elective), Davinci Robotic surgery, urology, gynecology surgeries, vascular procedures, mastectomies, and soft tissue traumas. The medical population includes conditions such as diverticulitis, kidney injury, sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, and diabetes. This role is located approximately 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and offers a supportive team environment with diverse learning opportunities. 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, and comply with patient safety practices. They observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
