Patient Care Technician – Resource Pool

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Career advancement

Work Perks

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Resource Pool. The role is full-time at night (approximately 6pm–6am) and involves working across Med Surg, ICU, and ED units under the supervision of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient safety. A high school diploma is required, with multiple certification options eligible for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• Provide patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Work in various units at Sentara Leigh Hospital (Med Surg, ICU, ED) in the Resource Pool.
• Provide patient care and assist with admissions and discharges under supervision.
• Support patient safety practices as directed by the nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, in the Resource Pool.

Hours / Shift

Full-time, nights, approximately 6pm to 6pm

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Department / Position Overview

Are you wanting to try out different types of nursing units - join the Resource Pool! This position will work in various units at Sentara Leigh Hospital, including Med Surg, ICU and ED, etc. Employees in the Resource Pool receive additional compensation.

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

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• 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

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,

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. 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.

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 Insurance401k/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

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.

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.

Mission

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Availability

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

• Alabama


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