Patient Care Technician - Med/Surgical (4 East)
Sentara Health
Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care and support within the Medical/Surgical unit. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Job description
Overview
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care and support within the Medical/Surgical unit. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Education
- No specific education requirements
- Bachelors Degree + 2 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Certification/Licensure
- No specific certification or licensure requirements
Experience
Candidates must meet the specific education and certification requirements outlined for the role. The position requires a commitment to patient care and the ability to work effectively within a hospital setting.
Requirements
- No specific education requirements
- No specific certification or licensure requirements
- Commitment to patient care
- Ability to work effectively within a hospital setting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Free Parking
- EAP 24/7
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.