Patient Care Technician - Oncology

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Descripción de la vacante

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital’s Oncology Unit seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist in the care of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and other cancers. This full-time day shift role emphasizes observation, collaboration with nurses, and supporting admissions/discharges.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BLS within 90 days; various certifications or enrollment in a clinical program are eligible.

Formación

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure required; BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum Requirements include multiple eligible certifications such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, or EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, or enrollment in RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program.
• Experience: One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse and assist with admissions and discharges.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nurse.
• Support the unit operations in the Oncology Unit and ensure patient safety.

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure

American Health Associate BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Patient Care Technician – Oncology Unit. Join Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital’s 26-bed Oncology Unit. The unit specializes in leukemia and lymphoma treatment, radiation, gynecologic cancers, hematologic disorders, and end-of-life patients.

Hours/Shift: Full-time, day shift, approximately 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Work Shift: First (Days).

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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.
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Salary

• 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.
• We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

Location

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

Company Overview

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Remote Work Availability

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.