Cardiac PCT – Night Shift, High-Acuity Care

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit. This full-time night-shift role (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) involves direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, and support for post-surgical cardiac patients in a 24-bed unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and applicable certifications (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical involvement). BLS certification within 90 days is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Certifications or training: CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT, RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program, or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Support mobility and ambulation of patients.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Conduct EKG testing and manage IV removal as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit. This full-time night-shift role (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) involves direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, and support for post-surgical cardiac patients in a 24-bed unit.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and applicable certifications (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical involvement). BLS certification within 90 days is expected.