Patient Care Technician, Full-Time, Night Shift

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the night shift in a full‑time capacity at our Williamsburg, VA location. The role involves patient care, daily living assistance, vital sign monitoring, and adherence to safety protocols under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or equivalent with one of several approved certifications. Basic Life Support is required, with opportunities for growth within Sentara's care-partner programs and

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or Equivalent with related certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• Ability to document observations accurately and communicate with RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs and report changes.
• Assist with phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point‑of‑care testing as directed.
• Support RN with safety practices and charting.

Skills

Vital Signs

Mobility & Ambulation

Phlebotomy

Point of Care Testing

EKG Testing

Peripheral IV Removal

Specimen Collection

Foley Catheter Insertion

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

Emergency Services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Clinical program RN/LPN/RT or PT (semester completed)

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience (last 3 years)

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician - FULL TIME

NIGHTS

Overview: 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

• 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