Sentara Health·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provide high-acuity care on an intermediate care unit, including patient rounding, ADLs, and assisting nurses with bedside procedures. Primary duties include drawing blood, foley catheter care, and supporting the admission and discharge process.
City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Additional
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Intermediate Care Unit 3 East. Hours/Shift: Full-time, Night shift. 7 pm to 7 am Department/Position Overview: Are you looking to test your skills and learn new ones? This 33-bed intermediate care step down unit provides care for high acuity patients. Roles and responsibilities of our PCTs include patient rounding, ADLs, and assisting nurses with bedside procedures, among other responsibilities. Be the difference that our patients need in this important role. Are you a current nursing student or a new graduate nursing assistant wanting to get more hands-on experience? We would love to you have apply today! As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara. Minimum Requirements: One year of prior health care experience preferred. American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 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. Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital! We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. This is the closest Sentara Hospital to the beach! Sentara Benefits: Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We’re setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! 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 or equivalent and a professional certification such as CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT. BLS Certification is required within 90 days of hire, and one year of healthcare experience is preferred.
Market context
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.
