Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit Nights

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Shift differentials

Free parking

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for a full-time night shift on the Medicine Unit. Hours are 7PM–7AM, three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.

The PCT works under a nurse to deliver delegated nursing care and support admissions and discharges, while monitoring patient conditions. The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, with CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certification preferred, and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• HS – High School Grad or Equivalent.
• One of the following programs: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, or current clinical student with RN/LPN/RT/PT exposure.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Observation/reporting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT OR equivalent certification programs (Sentara Care Partner Certification, US Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Additional Job DescriptionSentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for a full-time, night shift position in Suffolk, VA on our Medicine Unit!Hours: 7PM to 7AM. Three 12-hour shifts (36-hours per week), with rotating weekends.Department/Position Overview:Join a unit known for its great teamwork! This general medicine unit has great engagement within the nursing team, and the patient population is medical patients. Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital. PCT staff will see between 8 and 12 patient ratio on the unit.Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from workFree parkingPaid time off and tuition assistanceOpportunities for advancement within Sentara HealthRecognition programs for patient care excellencePatient 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 nursing.Education:HS – High School Grad or EquivalentOne of the following programs: 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.Certifications/Licensure:AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.Education:One year of health care experience is preferred.Keywords: Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, EMT, Nursing Student#Talroo-Allied HealthWe 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 if established 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.