Oncology Patient Care Technician – Weekend Day Shift (12-Hour)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick time, &

Paid parental and military leave

Educational assistance or student loan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit. This full-time, weekend day shift (12-hour) position runs from 7:00am to 7:00pm, with three 12-hour shifts across Friday to Monday.

The role entails assisting nursing staff with chemotherapy and hospice patients, monitoring vital signs, mobility, and specimen collection in a 36-bed unit and may involve phlebotomy and EKG testing under RN direction.

Qualifications

• Education requirements as listed: High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the certifications or programs shown.
• Certifications/Licensure include AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Monitor and document vital signs, mobility, and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion and removal; IV clearance and safety practices.

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)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program experience

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit. This full-time, weekend day shift (12-hour) position runs from 7:00am to 7:00pm, with three 12-hour shifts across Friday to Monday.

The role entails assisting nursing staff with chemotherapy and hospice patients, monitoring vital signs, mobility, and specimen collection in a 36-bed unit and may involve phlebotomy and EKG testing under RN direction.