Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Ventilator Rehab Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Medicine Unit 4 - Progressive Ventilator Support Unit (PVSU). This full-time night-shift role runs three 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:00am, with rotating weekends and a 36-hour workweek.

The candidate will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision. AHA BLS within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required with certification program options listed.
• CNAs, NCMA, NCPCT or Navy Hospital Corps School certificates accepted.
• EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT or RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program involvement considered.
• PCT or Nursing Assistant experience within last three years may apply.
• AHA BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, ambulation, and phlebotomy procedures.
• Perform EKG testing, IV care, and specimen collection as directed.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and safety documentation.
• Report changes in patient condition to the RN and medical staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility & ambulation

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Foley catheter care

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Medicine Unit 4 - Progressive Ventilator Support Unit (PVSU). This full-time night-shift role runs three 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:00am, with rotating weekends and a 36-hour workweek.

The candidate will support daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision. AHA BLS within 90 days is required.