Patient Care Technician - Same Day Surgery

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Healthcare is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on the Same Day Surgery Unit at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach.Hours/Shift:FLEXI (as needed) dayshift. Hours will fall Mon-Fri dayshift as needed. Department/Position Overview: This position will mostly be in the PreOp and Phase II area of our same day surgery unit. The main roles will be triaging patients for surgery, helping patients get dressed after surgery, taking out IVs, ambulating patients to the restroom/bedpans, taking patients out to meet their drivers at their vehicle, cleaning stretchers and rooms. We are looking for someone that is interested in this fast-paced, non-traditional role.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.CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCertification/LicensureAmerican Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.Minimum requirements: Must have one of the followingSentara 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.ExperienceOne year of prior health care experience preferred.Keywords: 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, #LI-CP1Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career•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 metSentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.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.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.