Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 3James Med/Surg Stroke Unit - Full-Time, Night Shift

sentara; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg/Tele/Stroke units. The role involves providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

This full-time night-shift position offers a base pay range of $18.93–$27.41 per hour, with potential shift differentials and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with one of approved certification programs.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum one year health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and document observations.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, and specimen collection.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes to RN.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the Med Surg/Tele/Stroke

Hours

(7:00 PM- 7:00 AM)

Shift

Nights

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 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.

Certifications/Licensure

• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• One year of health care experience preferred.

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Keywords

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

Compensation

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

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 CarePlex Hospital Overview

Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , 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 improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.

Mission

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.