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City / State Norfolk, VA... Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Health will be hosting a Virtual Interview Day for SCOHS 2026 BSN Graduates. Must be a student of the Sentara College of Health Sciences BSN Program, scheduled to graduate in the Spring of 2026. When : May 14th, 2024 from 12pm to 3pm est Where : Virtual Event via Brazen. Link will be provided once application is received. Please apply to this position only if you are a current Sentara College of Health Sciences BSN student! As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission / discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. Click here to listen to Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Health! Enjoy employee-focused benefits that support you and your family : Competitive starting salaries with an automatic increase at one year. A comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Paid Time Off, and Sick leave. 401K / 403B savings plan. Tuition Assistance of $5,250 per year to help you further your education! Student Loan Paydown program of $400 per month up to a lifetime max of $10,000! Enhanced Benefits to include Paid Parental Leave, Adoption / Infertility / Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, Emergency Back-up Care, Emergency Savings Account, and a Floating holiday. A dynamic health system that offers support and professional development opportunities. And so much more! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Job Summary 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 nursing. For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire. One of the following programs is acceptable for education : 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, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant. One year of health care experience preferred. AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire. Qualifications : HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care Technician / Assistant (CPCT / A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Skills Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr. gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment. Last updated : 2024-05-01