Patient Care Technician – Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 24-bed ICU cares for trauma, cardiac surgery, vascular, medical, surgical, and other high-acuity patients. The technician works alongside patient care technicians and registered nurses in a fast-paced setting and provides customer service to patients and their families. 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. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with work up to every other weekend as needed.
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 a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) program; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training or qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT; 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.
- Compassion and strong communication skills.
- Hospital experience.
- Excellent customer service skills.
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 the nurse.
- Work closely with patients and their family members, providing customer service.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement
- Student loan repayment or paydown
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Short-term and long-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
