Patient Care Technician - Med Surg / Specialties

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg/Specialties unit on the night shift. The role supports nursing staff by providing direct patient care and assisting with admissions and discharges.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; BLS certification within 90 days of hire. One year of healthcare experience preferred. Sentara offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed staff providing patient care under supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent required; BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

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 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 SickleCell. 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 are Sentara Fami-Leigh!

To learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture: https://youtu.be/D4g5-le5lCE

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.

CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

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, CLICK HERE!

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 c