Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Care & Growth

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Job summary

Sentara Health in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support vitals, blood draws, daily patient care, and transfer procedures. You will work under the direct supervision of a nurse and contribute to a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and timely completion of admission/discharge tasks while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certifications required or completed.
• Emergency services certifications (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic) a plus.
• Current clinical program student or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and collect specimens as part of routine care.
• Assist with admission/discharge, bathing, and ambulation.
• Provide daily patient care under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certifications

Emergency services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Sentara Health in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support vitals, blood draws, daily patient care, and transfer procedures. You will work under the direct supervision of a nurse and contribute to a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and timely completion of admission/discharge tasks while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.