Patient Care Technician - Intensive Care Unit

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on the Intensive Care Unit.

Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm.

Are you looking to test your skills and learn new ones? Join our Critical Care Team as we work together to provide excellent patient care. We are looking for candidates that will feel comfortable providing care to complex, critical patients and their families.

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 nurse.
to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum requirements:
  Must have one of the following
  • 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,
  • Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT,
  • Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

One year of prior health care experience preferred.

• 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