Patient Care Technician- Cancer Unit - Day Shift

Sentara Health

United States

On-site

USD 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Woodbridge, VA seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Day shift. This unlicensed role supports nursing staff by delivering delegated patient care, assisting with admissions/discharges, and upholding patient safety under supervision.

A HS Diploma and relevant credentials are required. The position requires 1 year of hospital experience and offers base pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, and education assistance.

Qualifications

Must have a HS Diploma and one of the listed credentials.
1 year of hospital experience preferred.
Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition to the nurse.

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 to the nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Observation skills

Report changes to nurse

Education

HS Diploma

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience within last 3 years

Job description

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Patient Care Tech - FT Day Shift

Three 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

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 Hospital Exp. (Strongly Prefed)

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.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
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished 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.

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