Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & IVs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Short Stay unit. This is a Part-Time, Night Shift (12-hour) role with 24 hours per week and rotating weekends.

The PCT will provide patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN supervision. AHA BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet one of the certifica­tion programs (Sentara Care Partner, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic).
• Current student in clinical program with RN/LPN/RT/PT involvement may qualify.
• 1 year health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and patient condition; report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV care as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Short Stay unit. This is a Part-Time, Night Shift (12-hour) role with 24 hours per week and rotating weekends.

The PCT will provide patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN supervision. AHA BLS is required within 90 days of hire.