Night Shift Patient Care Technician | Hospital PCT

Sentara Health; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Health in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide unlicensed patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with admissions, discharges, and daily nursing tasks while ensuring patient safety.

The role requires a HS Diploma and completion of an approved CNA/NCMA/NCPCT program or equivalent credentials, with preferred Navy medical training or active clinical study. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required.
• Completion of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or equivalent CNA/NCMA/NCPCT credentials.
• Nursing-focused certifications such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT are preferred.
• US Navy Hospital Corps School or equivalent EMR/EMS/EMT/Paramedic training may be considered.
• Current student in a clinical program with at least one completed semester (RN/LPN/RT/PT).
• Recent work as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Follow patient safety practices as directed by nursing staff.

Education

HS Diploma

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Clinical program student (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience (last 3 years)

Job description

Sentara Health in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide unlicensed patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with admissions, discharges, and daily nursing tasks while ensuring patient safety.

The role requires a HS Diploma and completion of an approved CNA/NCMA/NCPCT program or equivalent credentials, with preferred Navy medical training or active clinical study. Competitive benefits apply.