Patient Care Technician – Employee Health Services

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403(b) with employer match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia Beach is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to join the Employee Health Services Department at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.

You will work two weekdays from 7am to 3:30pm, performing vitals, blood draws, vision and hearing screenings, and respiratory fit testing, under the supervision of a professional nurse.

This role requires a High School Diploma, BLS within 90 days, and previous health care experience is preferred; ASN/ CNA candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.
• Unlicensed staff work under the supervision of a professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and blood draws.
• Perform respiratory fit testing for employees.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
• Provide patient care under supervision of a nurse and assist with admissions/discharges.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Customer service

Multiline phone systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, in the Employee Health Services Department.

Hours/Shift:

Part-Time, Monday to Friday, two days per week from 7am to 3:30pm

Department/Position Overview:

Are you looking for a Patient Care Technician position with weekday hours? This position requires working two days per week between the hours of 7am to 3:30pm. You will be responsible for respiratory fit testing of Sentara employees in the Employee Health department at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. You will also take vitals, blood drawls, complete vision and hearing screenings along with administrative tasks as needed. Computer experience is preferred along with customer service and multiline phone systems.

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 Perks

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-CP1

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.

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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

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.