Patient Care Technician (PCT) Med Surg Telemetry

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Education assistance or student loan‑r

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit (Full‑time, Days: 7A–7P). The PCT delivers patient care, supports daily living activities, and performs tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG testing and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and BLS within 90 days of hire; one year of related healthcare experience is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One-year related healthcare experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient condition.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKG testing as directed.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation and specimen collection.
• Remove foley catheters and perform IV/removal as qualified.
• Observe patient status and report changes to RN or medical staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility and ambulation

Documentation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - F/T Days 7A - 7P. 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.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90days of hire.

One of the following is required:

• Graduate of 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
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant

Experience

One-year related healthcare experience (Required)

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, 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

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.

• 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\u201‑Term, Short\u201‑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.

Location

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full‑service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high‑quality, patient‑centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost‐130,000‑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 Eligibility

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.

About Sentara Health

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!