Patient Care Technician – Med / Surg Observation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401k/403b with employer match

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Observation Unit on the Norfolk, VA campus. This on-site role supports a 24-bed unit during the night shift (approximately 6pm–6am) and involves working under a nurse's supervision to deliver delegated nursing tasks and monitor patient status.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and hold one of several certifications or be enrolled in a clinical program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or higher.
• Certification/Licensure options accepted include CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or current clinical student with RN/LPN/RT/PT coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes and ensure patient safety practices.

Skills

Patient care

Observation of patient conditions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

NCMA

NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/RT/PT coursework

Recent nursing assistant/PCT experience

Job description

## Patient Care Technician – Med / Surg ObservationApply: On-Site: Norfolk, VA: Full time: Posted Today: JR-104798**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Third (Nights)**Overview:****Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on our Observation Unit.****Hours/Shift:**Full-time, nightshift, approximately 6pm to 6am**Department/Position Overview:**On our 24-bed unit, you will have the opportunity to encourage patients on their recovery journey and have a long-term impact in a short amount of time. We hope you join our team that Improves Health Every Day!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 full-time 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 PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!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-CP1We 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, 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.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 Leigh Hospital**, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.**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.