Patient Care Technician - Medical Unit Day shift

Overview

Sentara Louise Obici Hospital is looking for a Full-time Patient Care Technician to work the Day shift. 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, and 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.

Suffolk, VA
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Work Shift:

First (Days)

The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, patient bathing, ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, and meeting patient needs while under the direct supervision of a nurse. Collaboration with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care is essential.

• 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
• One year of prior health care experience preferred
• American Health Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire

• 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 provides high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of specialties. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.