Sentara Health·Hampton, Virginia
The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated nursing care. They provide care to acute and chronic care patients aged 18 and older on the Medicine Unit.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medicine Unit.
Education: High School/GED Equivalent
One of the following programs is acceptable for education: 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. Unit Description: The Medicine Unit - 4 James is looking for qualified nurses who will provide care to acute and chronic care patients with a variety of comorbidities from the age of 18 years of age and up, with a special love for our senior population. We are looking for new grads to seasoned nurses, who are compassionate, dependable, flexible and hardworking. If this is you, please come and join our 4 James family.
Patient Care Tech, Nursing Student, Clinical Program, Patient Care, High School, CNA, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Blood Draws, EKGs, ADLS, Foley, Ambulation, I/O, Day Shift
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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.