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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for Med Surg/Tele/Stroke. The role includes phlebotomy, EKG testing, and IV care, with a 36-hour weekly schedule on the night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either a CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related clinical program. BLS certification within 90 days is required, with 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus one of the listed programs or certifications.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and record vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, and comfort.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, and EKG testing as directed.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and specimen collection.
• Adhere to patient safety practices under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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)

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program in progress

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Overview:

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

City/State:

Hampton, VA

Work Shift:

Third (Nights)

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 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, 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.

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 opportunities:

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.