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Sentara Health · 5 months ago

Patient Care Technician – Intermediate Care Unit

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Sentara Health is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. The role involves providing patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse, supporting admissions and discharges, and observing patients' conditions.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

BLS CertificationCNA CertificationPatient Care TechnicianHealth Care ExperiencePatient ObservationCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

One year of prior health care experience preferred

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

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

Company

Sentara Health

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Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S.

Founded in 1988

Hampton Roads, VA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.sentara.com

H1B Sponsorship

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