Patient Care Tech, ICU, Nights, Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Student Debt Pay Down

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for full-time night shifts. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing phlebotomy and basic testing under RN supervision.

Required HS diploma or equivalent with relevant certification or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience; BLS certification is required. Competitive benefits are provided as part of Sentara’s comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required; related certifications preferred.
• BLS Certification required; additional nursing certifications beneficial.
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant within last 3 years is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support with daily living activities.
• Record vital signs and observe/ report changes to RN or medical staff.
• Assist with mobility, phlebotomy, specimen collection and basic diagnostic tests.
• Perform Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV removal as applicable under supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter procedures

Patient safety practices

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Care Partner Certification Program (Sentara)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School training

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical experience (current student)

Experience as PCT or Nursing Assistant (last 3 years)

Job description

Overview

Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Technician - FULL TIME. Shift - Nights. City/State: Hampton, VA. Work Shift: Third (Nights).

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 Certification

Compensation and Benefits

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, standby/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 a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, 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.

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.