Patient Care Technician - Cardiac / Medicine Unit

City/State\n
\nVirginia Beach, VA\n
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Work Shift\n
\nThird (Nights)\n
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Overview:\n
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Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, on the Cardiac / Medicine Unit 4D.\n
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Hours/Shift:\n
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\nPart-time, nightshift, 7pm to 7am\n
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Department/Position Overview:\n
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\nJoin our upbeat and fun team on the 4D Unit! Our primary patient population is cardiac patients with a few medicine patients. The patient ratio is generally 1 Patient Care Technician to 8-12 patients. We look forward to hiring a candidate that is looking for a work family and dedicated to providing excellent patient care. \n
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\nPatient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.\n
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Education\n
\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent\n
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Certification/Licensure\n
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• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
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• Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following\n
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  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
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  • Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
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  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
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  • National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
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  • Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
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  • Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
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  • Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
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  • Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
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Experience\n
\nOne year of prior health care experience preferred.\n
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\nKeywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, Talroo-Allied Health, #LI-CP1\n
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career\n
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\n• Medical, Dental, Vision plans \n
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\n • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 \n
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\n • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave \n
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\n • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave \n
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\n • Emergency Backup Care \n
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\n • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans \n
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\n • Life Insurance \n
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\n • 401k/403B with Employer Match \n
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\n • Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education \n
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\n • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 \n
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\n • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development \n
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\n • Pet Insurance \n
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\n • Legal Resources Plan \n
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\n • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met\n
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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.\n
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\nAs a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.\n
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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. \n
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\nIn support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.\n
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For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: \n
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\n 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.