Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on Cardiac Unit 2 West.

Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 6:45am to 7:15pm

Virginia Beach, VA

2 West is a 34-bed medicine unit with a primary cardiac focus. Our team works with hospitalists and cardiologists to care for congestive heart failure, angina, STEMI/NSTEMI, and arrhythmia patients. We recover patients who have just undergone cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, ablations, and cardioversions. Aside from the excellent care we provide, we have a diverse team of nurses and patient care technicians.

We are committed to excellent patient care and patient satisfaction, working together as a team to take care of our patients while having fun and supporting one another. 2 West is a work of HEART and we would love for you to join our work family!

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. They provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply 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.

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
• Must have one of the following:
  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
  • 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.

NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Patient Care Technician, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Talroo-Allied Health

• 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

Located in Virginia Beach, VA, our 273-bed facility is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. We offer specialized tertiary services and many advanced clinical services, located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and a few minutes to the Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we specialize in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce of nearly 30,000 employees. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging guide our organization to reflect the communities we serve.

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.