Patient Care Technician – Resource Pool

101 Sentara Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Perks

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Resource Pool, working nights and serving multiple units under nurse supervision. The role includes direct patient care, admissions/discharges support, and monitoring patient conditions.

The position offers full-time hours with nights, and employees receive additional compensation within a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program.
• Completion of CNA, NCMA, and NCPCT credentials.
• Navy Hospital Corps School completion accepted.
• EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic emergency services credentials.
• Currently enrolled in RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program with at least one semester completed.
• Healthcare work experience within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to the nurse.
• Support multiple units in the Resource Pool (Med Surg, ICU, ED).

Skills

Care Partner Certification

CNA

NCMA

NCPCT

Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR

EMS

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Clinical program enrollment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Location & Shift Overview

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) 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.

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.

Duties

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

• 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 (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT
• 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
• Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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

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.

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

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: 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. 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, 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.

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!