Patient Care Technician – Med / Surg Observation

RiseMe; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Observation Unit on the night shift (approximately 6pm–6am). This full-time role works under the supervision of a professional nurse to provide patient care and support admissions and discharges.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with BLS within 90 days of hire. CNAs or equivalent credentials are acceptable; one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patients for changes and report to the nurse.
• Adhere to patient safety practices and unit policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 Perks

For more information about our employee benefits,

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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.

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.

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.

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.