Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care and supports the admissions and discharge processes under the supervision of a professional nurse. They are responsible for observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to ensure patient safety.
City/State: Norfolk, VA
Work Shift: Third (Nights)
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Med Surg/ Specialties Unit.
Hours/Shift: Full-time, nightshift, approximately 6pm to 6am
This state of the art 24 bed unit offers a wide variety of medical diagnosis including CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, and Stroke.
Our specialty is caring for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell.
Our staff members have different backgrounds that allow us to provide culturally competent care to our patients and families.
The best part is learning and growing from each other.
Teamwork is what we do best, no one is left behind.
We are Sentara Fami-Leigh!
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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.
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Experience One year of prior health care experience preferred.
For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE! [https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/]
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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.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold a valid BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Additionally, applicants must meet specific clinical certification requirements such as CNA, NCMA, or relevant clinical program enrollment.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
