Patient Care Technician – Intermediate Care Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This full-time, dayshift position runs roughly 7am–7pm in a fast-paced unit that cares for medical-surgical patients and stroke patients, with supervision by registered nurses.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are enrolled in nursing programs or have related certification.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed staff who provide patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under nursing supervision.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nurse.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on Intermediate Care Unit 4B.

Hours/Shift

Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Department/Position Overview

The Intermediate Care (IMCU) is a 24-bed unit located on the 3rd floor at Sentara Princess Anne hospital. Our patient population consists of medical surgical patients, patients requiring Bipaps and Chronic Ventilators. We are also a Stroke Certified unit.

If you're looking for a fast-paced unit with a supportive team. We would love for you to apply. We are willing to work with students schedules who are currently enrolled in a nursing program.

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.