Patient Care Tech, Day Shift, Full Time

Sentara Health Plans; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

PTO & Sick Leave

401k/403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the day shift (7:00 am–7:00 pm). The role involves direct patient care, vital signs, mobility assistance, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Requirements include a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related training. Certification options include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or Navy Hospital Corps School, with potential clinical program eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the listed certifications or training options.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification or equivalent clinical program completion qualifies.
• Current students in clinical programs may apply if they have completed at least one RN/LPN/RT/PT semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and daily tasks.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and IV removal per protocol.
• Collect specimens and assist with Foley catheter procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

NCMA certification

NCPCT certification

Navy Hospital Corps School training

EMT/EMS/Paramedic training

Clinical program enrollment

Job description

## Patient Care Tech, Day Shift, Full TimeApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Sentara Careplex Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103939**City/State**Hampton, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara Careplex Hospital Hospital is hiring a Full-time Patient Care Tech****Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit****Sentara Careplex Hospital - Hampton, VA****~Day Shift****7:00 am-7:00 pm****Rotating weekends****36 hours/week****Overview**The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.**Education*** HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) **and** one of the following required:* 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 last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.**Certification/Licensure*** Basic Life Support CertificationKeywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care, Night**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara CarePlex Hospit****a****l**, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. 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.