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Patient Care Technician

Sentara Health·Woodbridge, Virginia

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago
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Patient Care Technician

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 23 similar openings in the Woodbridge area · median $36,060

About the role

Provide direct patient care and support the admissions and discharge processes under the supervision of a professional nurse. Observe and report changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.

City/State: Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Overview

Patient Care Tech: Three 12-hour night shifts including rotating weekends and holidays

Overview

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

Certification/Licensure

Must have a HS Diploma and one of the following

  • 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
  • Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT)
  • Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
  • Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital.
  • We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital.
  • We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction.
  • Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system.
  • In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va.
  • 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.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma and a relevant certification such as CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT. Candidates must also have current work experience as a PCT or be enrolled in a clinical program.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient safety
  • Observation skills
  • Clinical documentation
  • Nursing support
  • Admissions process
  • Discharge process

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Woodbridge, Virginia
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Patient care support roles remain steady in Virginia

Patient Care Technician openings in Virginia are typically tied to ongoing staffing needs in hospitals and other care settings, where dependable bedside support is essential. This role can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who are comfortable with blood and needles, can handle long shifts on their feet, and have flexible availability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any shift, training, and patient-care expectations in the original posting before applying.

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