
Patient Care Technician – Intermediate Care Unit
Required skills
- Patient Care Technician
- Intermediate Care Unit
- Bipaps
- Chronic Ventilators
- CNA
- NCMA
- National Patient Care Technician
- NCPCT
- Emergency Services
- EMR
Nice to have
- healthcare experience
Role summary
Sentara is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for their Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach. This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting admissions and discharges, and monitoring patient conditions. The IMCU serves medical-surgical patients, including those requiring Bipaps and chronic ventilators, and is a Stroke Certified unit. The position offers a supportive team environment and is ideal for individuals seeking a fast-paced setting. Sentara offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown programs.
City/State
Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital located in Virginia Beach on Intermediate Care Unit 4B.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm
Department/Position Overview:
The Intermediate Care (IMCU) is a 24-bed unit located on the 3rd floor at Sentara Princess Anne hospital. Our patient population consists of medical surgical patients, patients requiring Bipaps and Chronic Ventilators. We are also a Stroke Certified unit.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced unit with a supportive team. We would love for you to apply. We are willing to work with students schedules who are currently enrolled in a nursing program.
Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum requirements: Must have 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.
Experience
One year of prior health care experience preferred.
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!
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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, standby/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: 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
•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 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.
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