Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit

Position Overview

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on Cardiac Unit 2 West in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a full-time dayshift position (approximately 6:45am to 7:15pm three times per week) where you will play a key role in delivering compassionate care and supporting the admissions, discharge, and post-procedure recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes while ensuring patient safety practices.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Assist in the recovery of patients following cardiac procedures such as catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, ablations, and cardioversions.
• Collaborate with hospitalists and cardiologists to support optimal patient care delivery.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must have one of the following:
  • 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 certifications (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic)
  • Or be a current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT
  • Or have current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of prior health care experience is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 CEU access for professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus based on established system and employee eligibility criteria