Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia
The Patient Care Technician provides essential patient care, including monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting with activities of daily living. They are responsible for documenting patient conditions and reporting changes to the nursing or medical staff.
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara obici hospital is hiring a patient care technician for full-Time days - Medicine unit
The patient care technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, ekg testing, peripheral iv removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional rn nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Basic life support (Bls) within 90 days of hire.
Graduate of 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.
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Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
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 have a high school diploma and a relevant certification such as CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT. One year of healthcare experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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.
