Patient Care Tech (PCT)

108 Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Long-Term Disability

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical Unit. This full-time, night-shift role works under a nurse to deliver delegated nursing care, assist with admissions/discharges, and monitor patient status.

Required education includes CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or Sentara Care Partner programs, plus AHA BLS within 90 days. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS or equivalent
• Completion of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of health care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a nurse
• Support admissions and discharge processes
• Ensure patient safety practices are followed
• Observe patients and report changes in condition

Skills

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Education

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/Paramedic clinical program

RN, LPN, RT or PT clinical experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical Unit. Full time, Nights 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

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure

AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

One year of health care experience preferred.

Keywords

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, Medical Surgical, M/S, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Talroo-Allied Health

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.

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

Remote Work Availability

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.

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. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.