Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Tuition Assistance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Care Unit. This full-time, night-shift role runs 7pm–7am and centers on patient rounding, aiding with activities of daily living, and supporting nurses with bedside procedures.

As an unlicensed PCT supervised by a nurse, you will monitor patients' condition, assist with admissions and discharges, and contribute to a close-knit team caring for cardiovascular patients.

Formación

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• Eligible for Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or Navy Hospital Corps/EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT or clinical program participation.

Responsabilidades

• Perform patient rounding and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Support nurses with bedside procedures and patient care.
• Monitor patients' condition and report changes to the nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.

Conocimientos

ADLs support

Patient rounding

Vital signs observation

Bedside procedures support

Nurse support

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification within 90 days

Herramientas

EMR

Descripción del empleo

City/State Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift Third (Nights)

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Cardiac Care Unit.

Hours/Shift: Full-time, night shift. 7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview: Are you looking to build your skills and gain valuable hands‑on experience? Our 12‑bed cardiac unit provides specialized care for patients with complex cardiovascular needs in a close‑knit, team‑focused environment. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), your responsibilities will include patient rounding, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and supporting nurses with bedside procedures, along with other essential duties. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cardiac patients by being part of a dedicated care team. Are you a current nursing student or a new graduate nursing assistant eager to expand your clinical experience?

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 nurse.

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following 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.

Experience One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Talroo-Allied Health, #LI-CP1

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

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273‑bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

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.

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.

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