Night Shift Patient Care Technician, Medical Unit

Sentara Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit on a full-time night shift (12-hour shifts). The role supports the nursing team with patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection while ensuring patient safety under the supervision of an RN.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of several credential options (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Adhere to patient safety practices under nursing supervision.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Emergency Services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Clinical program student (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Recent Patient Care Technician (PCT) experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit on a full-time night shift (12-hour shifts). The role supports the nursing team with patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection while ensuring patient safety under the supervision of an RN.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of several credential options (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, or