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Patient Care Technician - Short Stay Unit - Weekend Nights

Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living for medical and surgical patients in a short stay unit. Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG testing, and catheter management while documenting patient conditions for the nursing staff.

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview

  • Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient
  • Care
  • Technician
  • Full
  • Time
  • Weekend
  • Nights -
  • Fri/Sat/Sun 7p - 7a
  • NOTE: Generous Weekender differential applies! The Short Stay Unit is an 18 bed unit seeing a variety of medical and surgical patients with a 1-2 day length of stay. 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. Education HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
  • 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. Experience One year prior healthcare experience (Preferred) .

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
  • 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 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.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Candidates must have a relevant certification (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT) or be a current clinical student in a nursing or therapy program.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Documentation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Foley Catheter Removal
  • Point of Care Testing
  • Foley Catheter Insertion
  • Peripheral IV Removal
  • Ambulation Support
  • EKG Testing
  • Patient Safety Practices

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Suffolk, Virginia
Posted
Jul 21, 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...

Salary listed on 109 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Support services roles in Virginia

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.

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