Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Days

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg unit, 7A-7P. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and a CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related credential as acceptable options. One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent credential is acceptable per Sentara guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and patient safety under RN supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, and basic specimen collection.
• Assist with EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, and Foley catheter management as directed.
• Document observations accurately and report changes to nursing staff promptly.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certification within 90 days

CNA / NCMA / NCPCT or related coursework or credential

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician on our Med/Surg unit. 7A-7P

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)

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. (Required)


• One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Graduate of 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, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• One year previous healthcare experience (Preferred)
  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.

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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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 our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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.