Patient Care Technician, Full-Time, Days

Sentara Hospitals; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Educational assistance or student loan

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full Time. The PCT supports patient care, daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes observation of patients' conditions, accurate documentation, and reporting any changes promptly. Required HS diploma and various CNA/NCPCT certifications or active clinical training are considered.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification required or in training.
• Current student in a clinical program with RN/LPN/RT/PT prerequisites preferred.
• Experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within last three years considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKGs.
• Collect specimens and manage Foley catheter procedures.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

EKG testing

Phlebotomy

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

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program (student)

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Location

Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Position

Patient Care Technician - Full Time

Overview

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - Full Time. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Education & Qualifications

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following required: 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.

Certification / Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Keywords

NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic

Compensation & Benefits

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

• 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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center , a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and "smart" operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. 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.