Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Medicine Unit

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 54,242,000 - 78,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Medicine Unit on the 2 West telemetry floor. The role is full-time night shift (approx.

6:45pm–7:15am) with duties under a nurse's supervision to provide patient care and support admissions/discharges. Qualification requires High School Diploma or Equivalent and BLS certification within 90 days, plus one of several recognized certifications (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• American Health Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have one of the listed certifications or completed program (Sentara Care Partner, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or clinical program enrollment).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patients' conditions and report changes to the nurse.
• Adhere to patient safety practices.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

BLS Certification

Care Partner Certification

CNA

NCMA

NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/PT clinical program experience (students)

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Medicine UnitApply: On-Site: Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR-101629**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**Third (Nights)**Overview:**# **Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on Cardiac Unit 2 West.****Hours/Shift:**Full-time, nightshift. Approximately 6:45pm to 7:15am**Department/Position Overview:**2 West Cardiac Medicine is a dynamic, 34‐bed telemetry unit dedicated to delivering high‐quality cardiac care. Our team works with hospitalists and cardiologists to care for the congestive heart failure, angina, STEMI/NSTEMI and arrhythmia patients. We recover patients who have just undergone cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, ablations, and cardioversions. Aside from the awesome care we provide, we have an amazing and diverse team of nurses and patient care technicians. We are committed to excellent patient care and patient satisfaction. We work well together as a team to take care of our patients, but also have fun and take care of each other. 2 West is a work of HEART and we would love for you to join our work family!Our team is known for strong collaboration, supportive leadership, and excellent performance outcomes. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a fast‐paced, team‐centered environment where your work truly makes a difference, come join us on 2 West!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.**Benefits** Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:* Medical, Dental, Vision plans* Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave* Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs* 401k/403B, 401a plans* Career Advancement Opportunities* Work PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!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-CP1We 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: 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.