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Sentara Patient Care TechnicianLocation: Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift: Third (Nights)Overview:Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, in the Intensive Care Unit.Hours/Shift:Full-time, night shift. Approximately 7pm to 7amDepartment/Position Overview:We are looking for a hospital experienced employee with compassion and great communication skills to work in this fast-paced environment with our most critical patients. Our 24 bed Intensive Care Unit has a variety of patients to include trauma, cardiac surgery, vascular, medical and surgical patients among other high acuity patients. Work alongside our experienced patient care technicians and RNs to perform intense patient care. Excellent customer service skills are needed to work closely with patients and their family members. Are you ready to test your skills and learn new ones? Apply today!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.Education: High School Diploma or EquivalentCertification/Licensure:American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following:Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, orSuccessful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), orNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), orNational Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), orCompletion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, orEmergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, orCurrent student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, orCurrent work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.Experience: One year of prior health care experience preferred.Benefits:Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include:Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork PerksSentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
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virginia beach, VA, 23450, US
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