Patient Care Technician

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 54,242,000 - 78,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Day shift. This full-time role involves direct patient care, basic clinical tasks, and assisting nursing staff in a busy hospital unit.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent and may include CNA/NCMA/NCPCT credentials or related clinical training. A BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent or higher.
• Certification programs or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT credentials.
• Active clinician training pathways or current clinical program enrollment.
• Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience (past 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision as a Patient Care Technician.
• Assist with daily living activities and basic clinical tasks.
• Support nursing staff in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant)

NCPCT (National Patient Care Technician)

Navy Hospital Corps School (completion)

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic (Emergency services)

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

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience (last 3 years)

Job description

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT). Full Time, Day shift

Shift: Days

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent OR
• 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

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT #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, 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.

Benefits

• 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 Hospital

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Equal Opportunity and 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.

Remote Work Eligibility

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.