Patient Care Technician - Full-time

Patient Care Tech Joints/Observation Unit

Harrisonburg, VA

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Patient Care Tech Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.

Multiple shifts: Day & Night

Weekly scheduled hours: 36 hours

Weekend schedule - Rotate every other weekend

As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara Health, 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. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent - Required AND

Must have one or more of the following: Required

• Graduate of 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 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.

Experience:

Previous direct care experience preferred

Unit Department:

• 36 Bed Medical Surgical Unit
• Surgical patients include general surgery, gastrointestinal, OB-Gyn, orthopedics, vascular, urology, nephrology, and more
• Generalized medical conditions such as COPD, CHF, flu, etc.
• Four week orientation for PCT.
• Immerse amount of opportunities for skill utilization
• Collaborative atmosphere with a wide range of RN experience
• Opportunities for Nursing Certifications

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and 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; pet insurance; legal resources plan; colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administering more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our caring workplace environment:

A caring commitment serving our community for 100+ years

Free and convenient parking

Collaboration and shared governance

CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

EAP 24 x 7

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.