Patient Care Technician - Cardiac​/Med Surg Unit

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Cardiac / Med Surg Unit 4 West.

Full-time, night shift, approximately 6pm to 6am

Norfolk, VA

Third (Nights)

Are you looking for a unit that is known for its Teamwork? Join our 4 West team! Our RNs and Patient Care Technicians work very closely together to give excellent care to our patients. We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a willingness to work. We have a cardiac and med/surg patient population on our 24-bed unit. You will receive post cardiac cath care training.

Interviewed candidates are welcome to shadow our unit. Join our Fami-Leigh on 4 West and see what we are all about! 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.

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, 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.

Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, 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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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