Patient Care Technician - Full-time

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k)/403(b) with match

Student debt pay down

Life insurance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a Joint/Observation unit. The role involves vitals, blood draws, and daily patient care under nurse supervision, with multiple shifts (Day & Night) and a 36-hour weekly schedule.

The unit includes orthopedics, GI, OB-Gyn, and more, offering orientation and opportunities for nursing certifications. The position emphasizes teamwork, admission/discharge support, and compassionate patient care in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent – Required.
• Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program.
• Successful completion of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/US Navy Hospital Corps School.
• Current clinical participation or work as PCT/Nursing Assistant within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Support admission/discharge process.
• Change, bathe and ambulate patients.
• Draw blood.
• Foley catheter care.
• Meet patient needs under nurse supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Patient care

Ambulation assistance

Observation care

Education

CNA certification

NCMA

NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical experience

Tools

EMR

Job description

City/StateHarrisonburg, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Patient Care Tech Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.fMultiple Shifts: Day & NightWeekly Scheduled Hours: 36 hoursWeekend Schedule - Rotate every other weekendAs a Patient Care Technician with Sentara Health, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent - Required ANDMust have one or more of the following: RequiredGraduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification ProgramSuccessful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps SchoolEmergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and ParamedicCurrent 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.ExperiencePrevious direct care experience preferredUnit Department:36 Bed Medical Surgical UnitSurgical Patients Include General Surgery, Gastrointestinal, OB-Gyn, Orthopedics, Vascular, Urology, Nephrology, and moreGeneralized Medical Conditions such as COPD, CHF, Flu, etc.Four week orientation for PCT.Immerse amount of opportunities for skill utilizationCollaborative atmosphere with a wide range of RN experienceOpportunities for Nursing CertificationsCNA, PCT, Days, Nights, Nursing Assistant, NCMA, EMTWe 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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7Sentara 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.