Patient Care Technician - Intensive Care Unit

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 7pm–7am night shift in the Intensive Care Unit. You will work alongside RNs to deliver front-line patient care to critically ill adults in a 24-bed unit.

High school diploma required with BLS within 90 days; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent certifications are accepted. One year health care experience preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and time off.

Qualifications

• Compassionate care for high-acuity patients.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under supervision of a nurse in a fast-paced ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions to the nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes and patient safety practices.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification within 90 days

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, in the Intensive Care Unit.

Hours/Shift

Full-time, night shift. Approximately 7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview

We are looking for a hospital experienced employee with compassion and great communication skills to work in this fast-paced environment with our most critical patients. Our 24 bed Intensive Care Unit has a variety of patients to include trauma, cardiac surgery, vascular, medical and surgical patients among other high acuity patients. Work alongside our experienced patient care technicians and RNs to perform intense patient care. Excellent customer service skills are needed to work closely with patients and their family members. Are you ready to test your skills and learn new ones?

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 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

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 Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its

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