Cardiac Care Technician – Day Shift (12-Hour)

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Discretionary annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Unit. This full-time day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) involves 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.

You will provide patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and IV/urinary procedures under RN supervision. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent plus CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent certification; BLS within 90 days of hire;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related program certification is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, and EKG testing.
• Assist with IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter tasks.
• Observe patient status and report changes to RN promptly.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Ambulation assistance

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification

Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical progress

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Unit. This full-time day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) involves 36 hours per week over three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.

You will provide patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and IV/urinary procedures under RN supervision. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent plus CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent certification; BLS within 90 days of hire;