Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Surgery Unit 4 East at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This general medical-surgical unit primarily serves surgical patients and is described as having strong teamwork and nursing-team engagement. The position is part-time, working the night shift approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for about 24 hours per week.

Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and implement delegated aspects of nursing care. The role provides patient care, supports admissions and discharges, follows patient safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and reports changes to the nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: 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 U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification such as 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 healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
• Support the patient admission and discharge process.
• Comply with patient safety practices.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and 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 and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans.
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance, including up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student loan repayment or paydown programs, including student debt paydown up to $10,000.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Work perks.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED