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Patient Care Technician

Sentara Health·Charlottesville, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 10 hours ago
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About the role

Provide direct patient care including taking vitals, drawing blood, and assisting with bathing and ambulation. Support the admission and discharge process while working under the direct supervision of a nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit.

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

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Job Description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is looking for a Full-time Night Patient Care Technician. 6P - 6A 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 http://youtu.be/xTlClJwMSA4 to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Healthcare. Cornell 2 is the Medical-Surgical Unit specializes in Oncology, Neurology, Urology, Vascular care, and Chest Tube management." Education High School Education or equivalent Experience 1 year of experience or equivalent Schedule Must Work Every Other weekend

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 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! .

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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care. Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity. 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 or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Candidates must be available to work every other weekend on the night shift.

  • high school
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Blood Draws
  • Oncology Care
  • Ambulating Patients
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Foley Catheter Care
  • Vascular Care
  • Urology Care
  • Neurology Care
  • Admission/Discharge Process
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
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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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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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