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Sentara Healthcare

Patient Care Technician - Cancer Unit

Woodbridge, Virginia Full Time Posted Yesterday
Compensation $36k - $54k per year
Specialty Oncology
Experience Entry-level to experienced
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At a glance

Qualifications

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Education

  • High school diploma

Certifications

  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
  • US Navy Hospital Corps School
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
  • Paramedic
The opportunity

Job Description

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cancer Unit on the third shift (nights) in Woodbridge, VA. As a Patient Care Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to provide patient care, support admissions and discharge processes, and maintain patient safety practices. You will observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse
  • Support the admissions and discharge process
  • Comply with patient safety practices
  • Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
  • Report any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff

Schedule

  • Third shift (nights)
  • Full-time employment

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • One of the following:
  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
  • National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
  • Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
  • Emergency Services certification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic
  • Current enrollment in a clinical program (RN, LPN, RT, or PT) with at least one semester completed
  • Current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant

Compensation

  • Base pay range: $18.93 - $27.41 hourly for full-time employment
  • Additional compensation may be available including 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

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Paid parental and family caregiver leave
  • Emergency backup care
  • Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student debt pay down up to $10,000
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal resources plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus opportunity (if eligible)

Clinical Setting

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital offering quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services, and more. The facility uses Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system.

Additional Information

This is a tobacco-free environment.

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