Patient Care Technician – Medical / Surgical

Sentara HealthVirginia Beach, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit. 4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit that provides quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured, specializing in post-operative surgical patient care. The unit commonly treats patients with general surgery (emergent and elective), DaVinci Robotic surgery, urology procedures, gynecology surgeries, vascular conditions, and mastectomies. The medical population includes conditions such as diverticulitis, kidney injury, sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, and diabetes. This role is located in Virginia Beach, VA, offering a supportive team and a diverse learning environment. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. They are responsible for providing patient care, supporting admissions and discharges, complying with patient safety practices, and observing and reporting any changes in patients' physical, mental, or emotional condition to the nurse.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
  • 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 (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
  • Current 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

  • Provide patient care
  • 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 any change to the nurse

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
  • 401k/403B, 401a plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • 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
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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