Patient Care Tech

Overview

Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Intermediate Care Unit, Stepdown.

Full-time (Weekly scheduled hour: 36)

Shift: Days 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

City/State:
Hampton, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Patient 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 nursing staff.

Education:

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
• One of the following programs is acceptable for education:
  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.

Certifications/Licensure:

• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• One year of health care experience preferred.

This is a 24-bed unit where we care for patients with a variety of healthcare needs. We are the designated Stroke Unit. We provide care for respiratory compromised patients on Bipap, high-flow and/or chronic long term vents. We monitor and titrate vasoactive infusions and have bedside monitors. We care for patients with DKA, CHF, Pneumonia, and more.

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech

• 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
• Potential annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Care Plex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state s busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Care Plex Hospital.

We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Equal Opportunity Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles 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.

Remote work positions:
Sentara Health employs associates in multiple states including 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.