Patient Care Technician - Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D

Sentara; Virginia, Virginia Beach (MN, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join a dynamic team in Virginia Beach. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with nurses and patients in a fast-paced environment, focusing on delivering exceptional care. You'll develop essential skills in patient support, including taking vitals, assisting with daily activities, and more. If you have a passion for helping others and a positive attitude, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Qualifications

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support admission/discharge process and assist with patient care.
• Take vitals, draw blood, and provide daily care under nurse supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on the Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, dayshift. 7am to 7pm

Department/Position Overview:

Stroke, Medicine, and Intermediate Care Unit 3D: Are you looking for a unit that is known for its Teamwork? Join our 3D team! Our RNs and Patient Care Technicians work very closely together to give excellent care to our patients. We have a stroke, medicine, and intermediate care patient population on our fast-paced, 20-bed unit. Test your skills and learn new ones with our great mix of patients! We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a willingness to work. Interviewed candidates are welcome to shadow our unit to see if this is the perfect fit for you!

As aPatient Care Technicianwith Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

Minimum Requirements:

• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 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

Facility Highlights:

Click here to learn more about Sentara Princess Anne Hospital!

Sentara Benefits:

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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

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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

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

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.