Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Medical Unit

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit on the night shift. This full-time position covers 12-hour nights, with three shifts per week and rotating weekends.

The PCT will support the RN with daily living activities, monitor patients, draw blood, perform point-of-care tests, and assist with EKGs, IVs, and specimen collection while maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter insertion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent certification

Tools

BLS Certification

EMR

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit on the night shift. This full-time position covers 12-hour nights, with three shifts per week and rotating weekends.

The PCT will support the RN with daily living activities, monitor patients, draw blood, perform point-of-care tests, and assist with EKGs, IVs, and specimen collection while maintaining patient safety and accurate documentation.