Patient Care Technician – Medical / Surgical

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

About the role

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit. This is a part-time, night shift position with hours approximately from 7pm to 7am.

4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit providing quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured. The unit specializes in post-operative surgical patient care. The most common types of clinical conditions include:

• General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective DaVinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gynecology surgeries
• Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement
• Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections
• Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas
• Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction
• Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes

Medical population includes:

• Diverticulitis, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas (e.g., colorectal)
• Kidney injury, acute and chronic
• Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes

Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members accountable to and working under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Responsibilities include providing patient care, supporting the admissions and discharge process, and complying with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observing patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reporting any changes to the nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One of the following certifications or experiences:
  • 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 the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
• One year of prior health care experience preferred

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• Employer Match for 401k/403B
• 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
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met