Night Shift Patient Care Technician | Vitals & Care

sentara; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring Patient Care Technicians to float across three hospitals in Harrisonburg, VA, supporting admissions, discharges, and daily patient needs. The role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on care under nursing supervision.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; relevant CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or other healthcare certifications are preferred, with direct care experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification programs and licensure listed (CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/US Navy Hospital Corps School or EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic).
• Active clinical exposure or student enrollment in a related program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admitting and discharge processes.
• Take vitals and draw blood.
• Provide daily patient care including bathing, ambulating, and comfort measures.
• Perform Foley catheter care and address patient needs under nurse supervision.

Skills

Direct care experience

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Emergency Services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Clinical program enrollment / RN, LPN, RT or PT exposure

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring Patient Care Technicians to float across three hospitals in Harrisonburg, VA, supporting admissions, discharges, and daily patient needs. The role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on care under nursing supervision.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; relevant CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or other healthcare certifications are preferred, with direct care experience beneficial.