Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician for the night shift at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. This role involves providing essential patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse, supporting admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal for nursing students, the position offers flexibility with school schedules and valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe and report changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Intermediate Care Unit 4 East!

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, nightshift, 6pm to 6am

Department/Position Overview:

Are you ready to test your skills and learn new ones? Our unit sees a great mix of patients from Cardiac Cath, Vascular, Sepsis, and Thoracic Surgery. This is an excellent unit for current nursing students to learn skills that apply to your education. We are flexible and can work with your school schedule. Join our great team and we will support you in this learning process!

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.

CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

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.

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