Patient Care Technician-ICU
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the ICU is an unlicensed staff member who works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to carry out delegated aspects of nursing care. The role provides patient care, supports admissions and discharges, and follows patient-safety practices under the nurse’s direction. The PCT observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports changes to nursing staff. This is a full-time night-shift position in South Boston, Virginia, with three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays. One year of ICU experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services credentials including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) with at least one semester completed; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ICU experience is strongly 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 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
