Patient Care Technician — Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for full-time day shift. The PCT provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, measures vitals, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and communication with the healthcare team. Education options include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or equivalent programs; BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent programs listed.
• Current student in a clinical program with at least one RN/LPN/RT/PT semester completed or recent PCT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and supports activities of daily living.
• Measures and records vital signs and monitors patient conditions.
• Performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and specimen collection.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Clinical program in progress (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for full-time day shift. The PCT provides patient care, assists with daily living activities, measures vitals, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and communication with the healthcare team. Education options include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or equivalent programs; BLS within 90 days.