Patient Care Technician (PCT) Respiratory IMCU

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for their 3 Bravo Respiratory IMC Unit in Virginia Beach, VA. This unit is a dynamic, 24-bed intermediate care unit specializing in the management and stabilization of high-acuity respiratory patients, including those on chronic ventilators and BiPAP therapy. As a certified backup stroke unit, the team is trained to respond quickly to neurological emergencies. The hospital is Magnet®-recognized. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) have a patient ratio of 1:8 or 1:12. All team members play a pivotal and respected role in delivering safe, compassionate patient care.

Requirements

• HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal.
• Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse.
• Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues 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