Patient Care Technician: Burn & Trauma - Day Shift

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Burn Trauma unit. This full-time day shift position runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with rotating weekends on three 12-hour shifts.

The role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management under RN supervision, with emphasis on safety and timely reporting of changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required with one of the listed certifications or program completion.
• Certificates or active enrollment in CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT or Paramedic track are acceptable.
• Currently in a clinical program or recently worked as a PCT/Nursing Assistant within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living as directed by RN.
• Take and document vital signs, assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKGs as needed.
• Assist with IV removal, specimen collection and Foley catheter handling.
• Observe patient status, report changes promptly and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Mobility assistance

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

Clinical program student (RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Burn Trauma unit. This full-time day shift position runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with rotating weekends on three 12-hour shifts.

The role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management under RN supervision, with emphasis on safety and timely reporting of changes.