Patient Care Technician - Med Surg / Specialties
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on the Med Surg/Specialties Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The role is full-time, working nights, approximately 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The 24-bed unit cares for patients with a variety of medical diagnoses, including CHF, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetes, and stroke, and specializes in chronic blood disorders such as sickle cell. The team emphasizes culturally competent care, collaboration, and learning from one another. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement 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.
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 CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites 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.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience 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 the nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave, including emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Long-term and short-term disability, critical illness plans, and life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans.
- Tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student loan repayment and student debt paydown up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Career advancement opportunities and Work Perks.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
