Patient Care Technician – Intermediate Care Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Descrizione del lavoro

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Patient Care Technician to support an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) with unlicensed staff under the supervision of registered nurses. This full-time role requires care for medical-surgical patients, stroke care, and ventilator support for selected cases.

The position emphasizes patient safety, observation, and effective communication with nurses and other staff.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure required.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide patient care and observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Report changes to the nurse and ensure patient safety.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Observation

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure

BLS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

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.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant

Experience

One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B
• 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

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.

Compensation

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, standby/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.

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

Remote Work Locations

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.

About the Hospital

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the‑art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

About Sentara Health

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 its mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!