Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Medicine Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Unit 2 West. This full-time, night-shift position runs roughly from 6:45pm to 7:15am, supporting nursing staff and delivering bedside care on a telemetry unit.

The role involves unlicensed assistance under a nurse's direction, patient observation, and participation in admissions/discharges while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed staff under supervision of a nurse to deliver delegated nursing tasks.
• Experience interpreting patient conditions and reporting changes promptly.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care on the Cardiac Unit 2 West.
• Support admissions and discharges per unit protocol and patient safety standards.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions to the supervising nurse.

Connaissances

Caregiving

Teamwork

Patient observation

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

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.

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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.

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.