Patient Care Technician – Employee Health Services
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician in the Employee Health Services Department at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The part-time position is scheduled two days per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The technician performs respiratory fit testing for Sentara employees, takes vital signs, draws blood, conducts vision and hearing screenings, and completes administrative tasks as needed. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff 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.
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 US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT study; or 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.
- Computer experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience and familiarity with multiline phone systems are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory fit testing for Sentara employees.
- Take vital signs and draw blood.
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
- Complete administrative tasks as needed.
- 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.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement, including up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities
- Student loan paydown or repayment assistance, including up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, subject to eligibility criteria
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
