Patient Care Technician, Oncology - Full Time, Day Shift

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit. This is a full-time, 36-hour weekly position with a 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM shift (First/Days).

As an unlicensed staff member, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to provide delegated nursing care, support admissions and discharge, and uphold patient safety. A high school diploma and relevant CNA/NCMA/NCPCT training or certification are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. graduate or equivalent.
• Evidence of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent program preferred.
• Basic patient care and safety training required (BLS within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CNA / NCMA training

Sentara Care Partner Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Overview

Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Oncology Unit

Contract

Full-time (36-hours per week)

Shift

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Location

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Job Description

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 nursing.

Education

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
• One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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.

Preferred Education

• One year of health care experience preferred.

Keywords

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech

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.

About Sentara CarePlex Hospital

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Remote Work

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.