Patient Care Technician (PCT) Stroke IMCU

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a Full Time, Night shift in Virginia Beach, Virginia! Hours/Shift: Full Time- 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekends. 3 Delta Stroke IMCU is a dynamic, 20-bed intermediate care unit specializing in the management and stabilization of high-acuity Stroke and Medicine patients. As a certified stroke unit, the team is trained to respond quickly to neurological emergencies. Located within a Magnet®-recognized hospital, 3 Delta IMCU provides an exceptional environment for both seasoned healthcare professionals and those beginning their careers. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) have a patient ratio of 1:10 and a dedicated charge nurse is available, reflecting the unit’s commitment to balancing workload with quality care. All team members play a pivotal and respected role in delivering safe, compassionate patient care. The 3 Delta unit won the Daisy Team award for 2026 under the direction of Leader of Nursing Excellence winner of 2026.
The Patient Care Technician 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, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Requirements

• HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program OR successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) OR National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) OR completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School OR 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
• Monitor vital signs
• Assist with mobility and ambulation
• Perform phlebotomy
• Perform point of care testing
• Perform EKG testing
• Perform peripheral IV removal
• Collect specimens
• Perform foley catheter insertion and removal
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
• Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
• Document observations in a timely and accurate manner
• Report any changes in patient condition 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