Patient Care Technician – Neuro​/Stroke

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Neuro/Stroke Medicine Unit 2 East.

Full-time, Nights, Approximately 7pm to 7am

Are you looking for an amazing, super-friendly family-oriented unit? Come join our 21-bed med/surg/stroke unit with a strong and supportive leadership team, specializing in stroke care and other acute neurological conditions. 2 East:
We’ve got all the brains!

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, 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.

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