Patient Care Technician – Surgery Unit

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Surgery Unit at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach. This full-time role is focused on providing patient care and support in a busy surgical recovery unit.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and complete a BLS Certification within 90 days. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and tuition assistance among others.

Qualifications

• Must complete American Health Associate BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant within the last three years is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support during admissions and discharges.
• Observe patients' conditions and report changes to the nurse.
• Work under the direct supervision of professional nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

## Patient Care Technician – Surgery UnitApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Virginia Beach, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-99420**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 Surgery Unit 5B.****Hours/Shift:**Full-time, Dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm and every other weekend.**Department/Position Overview:**Join us to see what great teamwork all is about! Our busy 24 bed unit treats patients that are recovering from surgery including general, GYN, colorectal, urology, plastics, vascular and neuro spine. We are focused on getting our patients up and moving. Our patient customer service scores and the longevity of our staff prove this is a great place to work. Apply today!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.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.**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.