Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department, Day Shift

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA seeks a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department. This full-time role supports nurses in delivering patient care, assists with admissions and discharges, and ensures safety under supervision.

The position is Days shift with 36 weekly hours and rotating weekends. Requires a HS diploma or higher, CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related program, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent program preferred.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Ensure patient safety and report changes in condition to the nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

CNA certification

NCMA/NCPCT

EMR / electronic medical records

Navy Hospital Corps School

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program

Tools

EMR

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Careplex Hospital located in Hampton, VA is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department.

Shift:

Days

Full-time: 36 Weekly scheduled hours

Rotating Weekends

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 nursing.

Education:

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent _ AND _
• One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure:

• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Education:

• One year of health care experience preferred.

Keywords:

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, Days

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, 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 CarePlex Hospit** a **l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state’s busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.