Patient Care Technician – Intermediate Care Unit

**City/State** Virginia Beach, VA **Work Shift** First (Days) **Overview:** **Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on Intermediate Care Unit 4B.** **Hours/Shift:** Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm **Department/Position Overview:** The Intermediate Care (IMCU) is a 24-bed unit located on the 3rd floor at Sentara Princess Anne hospital. Our patient population consists of medical surgical patients, patients requiring Bipaps and Chronic Ventilators. We are also a Stroke Certified unit. If you’re looking for a fast-paced unit with a supportive team. We would love for you to apply. We are willing to work with students schedules who are currently enrolled in a nursing program. 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 Equivalent **Certification/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, 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. **Experience** One year of prior health care experience preferred. **Benefits** Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: - Medical, Dental, Vision plans - Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave - Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs - 401k/403B, 401a plans - Career Advancement Opportunities - Work Perks For more information about our employee benefits, [CLICK HERE!](https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/) 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-CP1 . **Benefits: 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 met **Sentara 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, comprehensiv…