Patient Care Technician - Med Surg / Specialties

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan

401k/403B

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg and Specialties unit on the night shift (approximately 6pm–6am). Responsibilities include providing patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting admissions and discharge, and ensuring patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification within 90 days and one of several accepted certification pathways (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, etc.).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum requirements: must have one of the listed certifications such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or related programs.
• One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Support the admissions and discharge process and ensure patient safety practices.
• Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Reporting changes

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Med Surg/ Specialties Unit.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, nightshift, approximately 6pm to 6am

Department/Position Overview:

This state of the art 24 bed unit offers a wide variety of medical diagnosis including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, and Stroke. Our specialty is caring for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell.Our staff members have different backgrounds that allow us to provide culturally competent care to our patients and families. The best part is learning and growing from each other. Teamwork is what we do best, no one is left behind. We areSentara Fami-Leigh!

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.

EducationHigh 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.

ExperienceOne 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

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

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, 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.

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.