Patient Care Technician

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Patient Care Tech for ICU, PT Day Shift in Virginia. This role supports licensed nurses by performing basic care tasks, assisting with admissions and discharges, and monitoring patients under supervision.

Two 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Competitive wage with base $18.93–$27.41 hourly plus potential bonuses and shift differentials, reflecting location and experience.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Sentara Care Partner Certification OR CNA OR NCMA OR NCPCT.
• Current student in a clinical program with at least one semester completed.
• Experience as PCT or Nursing Assistant in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes promptly.

Skills

ICU experience

Patient care

Observation skills

Education

HS Diploma

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

Current student in a clinical program with at least one semester completed

Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience (within last 3 years)

Job description

Patient Care Tech - ICU - PT Day Shift

Two 12-hour shifts including rotating weekends and holidays

Overview

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

Certification/Licensure

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 ICU Experience (Strongly Preferred)

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