Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department, Day Shift
About The Position
Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its Emergency Department. This full-time role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, with rotating weekends. 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 and support admissions and discharge processes while following patient safety practices. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to nursing staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one of the listed qualifying education or experience pathways. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. One year of health care experience is preferred. The full-time base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses, depending on eligibility and other factors. Sentara offers benefits including insurance coverage, retirement plans, paid time off and leave, educational assistance, and other voluntary benefits.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of one of the following qualifying programs or pathways: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment 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.
- AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction and direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
- Support patient admissions and discharge processes.
- Comply with patient safety practices.
- 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 up to $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
- 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
