Night Shift PCT — Surgery Unit Care Partner

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit. This is a Full Time position on the Night Shift (12-hour shifts) from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends.

The PCT provides essential patient care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living activities, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and catheter care under RN supervision. High school diploma and appropriate certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and certification as required by Sentara or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/NCPCT-related programs.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes in patient condition.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection as needed.
• Support Foley catheter care and other routine procedures.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation; communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter care

Mobility support

Safety & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification

CNA Certification

NCMA

NCPCT

Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit. This is a Full Time position on the Night Shift (12-hour shifts) from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends.

The PCT provides essential patient care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living activities, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and catheter care under RN supervision. High school diploma and appropriate certification are required.