Night Shift Patient Care Technician — Make an Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine unit. This full-time night-shift position involves three 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am with rotating weekends.

The role supports nursing care, monitors vital signs and patient mobility, performs phlebotomy and EKG testing, and ensures safety under RN supervision. Prior CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related training is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; certification by a recognized program (CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent).
• One year of health care experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; conduct EKG testing.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and specimen collection.
• Document observations accurately and report changes to RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

CNA Certification

NCMA

NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMT/Paramedic training

Tools

EMR

Point-of-care testing

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine unit. This full-time night-shift position involves three 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am with rotating weekends.

The role supports nursing care, monitors vital signs and patient mobility, performs phlebotomy and EKG testing, and ensures safety under RN supervision. Prior CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related training is required.