Patient Care Technician - Oncology / Med Surg Unit

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 54,242,000 - 78,541,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Oncology/Med Surg Unit. The role supports nurses, helps with admissions and discharges, and monitors patient conditions. A High School Diploma is required and BLS must be obtained within 90 days.

Prior healthcare experience is preferred and multiple CNA/NCMA/NCPCT pathways are accepted. We offer competitive benefits, market-rate compensation, and opportunities for career advancement within a 274-bed acute care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certification pathways in CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related hospital programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

NCP

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Tech

CNA

EMT

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant Certification options (CNA/NCMA/NCPCT)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk, VA on the Oncology / Med Surg Unit.

Department/Position Overview

Are you looking for a unit with great teamwork? Join our family on our med/surg and oncology unit. We have experienced patient care technicians that can help guide you in developing your skills. We welcome current RN students!

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

• 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

Keywords

NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Talroo-Allied Health, #LI-CP1

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 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 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, India