Sentara Health·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provide direct patient care and support the admissions and discharge process under the supervision of a professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit.
Hours/Shift: Part-time, night shift.
Approximately 7pm to 7am
Department/Position
Overview: 4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit. We provide quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured. We specialize in post-operative surgical patient care.
The most common types of clinical conditions include: General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds,
MVAs, chest tubes
Medical population includes: Diverticulitis, crohns, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas e.g. colorectal Kidney injury, acute and chronic Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes Click here to learn more about Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital! Location is a mere 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Join this supportive team offering a diverse learning environment and opportunity to broaden your skillset! 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.
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision plans Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs 401k/403B, 401a plans Career Advancement Opportunities Work Perks For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE! 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 .
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.
Requires a High School Diploma and BLS certification, along with a specific certification such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or equivalent clinical experience. One year of prior healthcare experience is preferred.
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.