Patient Care Tech- Card/Telent - Day Shift

103 Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William); Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA, is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a full-time day shift with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays. The role involves direct patient care under licensed nurse supervision and support for admissions and discharge, with emphasis on safety and observation.

Candidates must have a HS Diploma and an applicable certification (CNA/NCMA/NCPCT, EMR/EMS, EMT, AEMT/Paramedic) or equivalent hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma and one of the following certifications: CNA, NCMA or NCPCT; completion of Navy Hospital Corps School or EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic; current clinical student in RN, LPN, RT or PT; or recent hospital nursing assistant experience.
• Experience 1 year in a hospital setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
• Monitor patients' physical, mental and emotional conditions and report changes promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Documentation

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification

Sentara Care Partner/Navy Hospital Corps/EMT programs

RN/LPN/RT/PT in clinical program

Hospital experience (1 year)

Job description

Location & Shift

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Patient Care Tech - FT Day Shift

Three 12-hour shifts including rotating weekends and holidays.

Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and 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 nursing.

Education and Certification

Must have a HS Diploma and one of the following:

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience 1 year of Hospital Exp. (Strongly Preferred)

Salary and Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About the Facility

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital.

We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital.

We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction.

Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system.

Additional Services

In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va.

Our Mission and Culture

We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce.

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Locations

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About the Company

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.

Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years.

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

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