Patient Care Technician - Advanced Heart Failure Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational assistance

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

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide comprehensive patient support in a high-acuity cardiac unit. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant certification; BLS within 90 days. The unit is a 24-bed advanced heart failure unit with a strong teamwork culture, offering competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required and one of the listed certifications.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience (within last 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
• Assist with mobility/ambulation and IV removal; collect specimens.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and other routine procedures.
• Observe patients and report changes to RN/medical staff.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Patient care

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

NCMA

NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMT/EMS

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program in progress

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience (last 3 years)

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 - $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.