Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (legal name: Potomac Hospital Corporation of Prince William; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering direct patient care on the day shift. Under supervision, you will assist with admissions, discharges, and observe patients closely, reporting changes to the licensed nurse.

A HS diploma and clinical credentials are required or in-progress, with EMR and emergency services credentials valued.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required or higher education pursuit in clinical field.
• Completion of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT credentials.
• Current CNA certification or equivalent credentials preferred.
• US Navy Hospital Corps School or equivalent Emergency Services credentials accepted.
• EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training desirable.
• Active student in a clinical program (RN/LPN/RT/PT) or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Adhere to patient safety and care standards as directed by supervising nurse.

Education

HS Diploma

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Emergency Services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Clinical program enrollment (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Experience as PCT/Nursing Assistant (last 3 years)

Tools

EMR

EMS

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Job description

City/StateWoodbridge, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Patient Care Technician - Full-Time - Day ShiftOverviewPatient 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.EducationCertification/LicensureMust have a HS Diploma and one of the following:Sentara Care Partner Certification ProgramSuccessful 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 ParamedicCurrent student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.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.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 Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.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.