Patient Care Technicians provide patient care and support the admissions and discharge process under the supervision of a professional nurse. They observe patients' conditions and report any changes to nursing staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete one of several acceptable programs or have relevant work experience. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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Job description
City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview
Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Resource Pool. PRN/Flex schedule, Rotating Shifts 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 nursing.
Education
HS - High School Grad or
Equivalent
One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Certifications/Licensure: AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Education
One year of health care experience preferred.
Keywords
Nursing Care Partner,
NCP,
CNA,
Certified
Nursing
Assistant,
PCT,
Patient
Care
Tech
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
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision Plans
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Reimbursement for Certifications
Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave
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 CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. 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!
