Patient Care Technician

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician for third shift. The role provides patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with admissions and discharge, and ensuring patient safety.

Certs and a HS diploma are required, with various approved programs accepted. The hospital emphasizes comprehensive benefits and career development, with clinical teamwork and a focus on quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS Diploma and one of the listed certifications.
• Certification programs include Sentara Care Partner, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or Navy Hospital Corps/EMR/EMS training.
• Current student in a clinical program or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Follow patient safety practices as directed by nursing staff.
• Observe patients and report changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Skills

Patient care

Admissions & discharge support

Observation & reporting

Safety practices

Education

HS Diploma

CNA Certification

NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent

Job description

City/StateWoodbridge, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Patient Care TechThree 12-hour night shifts including rotating weekends and holidaysOverviewPatient 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.EducationCertification/LicensureMust have a HS Diploma and one of the following:Sentara Care Partner Certification ProgramSuccessful 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 ParamedicCurrent 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..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•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.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.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.