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Patient Care Technician
full-timeCharlottesville

Summary

Location

Charlottesville

Type

full-time

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About this role

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is looking for a FT Day Patient Care Tech candidate.

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. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/GodktM6dS_M to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Nursing Care Partner (NCP) with Sentara Healthcare. 

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 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.

  • One year of prior health care experience preferred.

  • American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

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!

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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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Care,Vital Signs,Blood Draws,Patient Support,Teamwork,Nursing Assistance,Foley Catheter Care,Ambulation,Healthcare Experience,Communication,BLS Certification,Clinical Skills,Patient Needs,Admission Process,Discharge Process,Daily Care

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018).

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What you'll do

  • The Patient Care Technician will support the admission and discharge process, assist with patient bathing and ambulation, and perform blood draws and catheter care. This role involves working under the direct supervision of a nurse to meet patient needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Patient Care Technician do at Sentara Health?

As a Patient Care Technician at Sentara Health, you will: the Patient Care Technician will support the admission and discharge process, assist with patient bathing and ambulation, and perform blood draws and catheter care. This role involves working under the direct supervision of a nurse to meet patient needs..

Why join Sentara Health as a Patient Care Technician?

Sentara Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Patient Care Technician position at Sentara Health remote?

The Patient Care Technician position at Sentara Health is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Patient Care Technician position at Sentara Health?

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