Patient Care Technician - Advanced Heart Failure Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities and patient care under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes monitoring vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and specimen collection in a high-acuity unit.

You will observe and document patient conditions, ensure safety, and report changes promptly to the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Successful completion of CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience preferred within last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document changes in the chart.
• Monitor vital signs and report any deviations to RN or medical staff.
• Assist with mobility, ambulation, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Perform EKG testing and assist with peripheral IV removal as directed.

Education

HS 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

Clinical program student RN/LPN/RT/PT

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Department Overview:

This 24-bed specialty unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension. The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.

Anticipated Hours:

36 hours/week, 7PM-7AM with rotating weekends

Requirements:

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following required:

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or

• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or

• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or

• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or

• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or

• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or

• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or

• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support Certification (required within 90 days of hire)

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic