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Sentara Health

Nonprofit integrated health system and insurer

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharlottesville, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
  • Complete one accepted education or experience pathway: graduate from the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successfully complete Certified Nursing Assistant, National Certified Medical Assistant, or National Patient Care Technician training; complete U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; complete an Emergency Services program such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; be a current student enrolled in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of an RN, LPN, RT, or PT program; or have current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, electrocardiogram testing, peripheral intravenous removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal under the direction of the registered nurse.
  • Comply with patient safety practices.
  • Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions; document observations accurately and promptly; and report any changes to the nurse or medical staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of previous healthcare experience is preferred.

About the Company

Sentara Health

Nonprofit integrated health system and insurer

Sentara Health operates a nonprofit, integrated health system across Virginia and North Carolina, running hospitals, urgent care, imaging, and primary care alongside its own health insurance plans. Services span virtual care, cancer and heart care, orthopedics, maternity, and home-based primary care for high-need patients. What sets Sentara apart is pairing hospital and physician care with its own health plans, coordinating coverage and treatment under one system. The goal is to improve health every day so people can keep doing what they love.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Norfolk, VA
Founded
Not listed

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