Patient Care Technician - Burn Trauma Intermediate Care - Med/Surg

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 54,242,000 - 78,541,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Burn Trauma unit on a part-time, day-shift basis. Two 12-hour shifts from 7 AM to 7 PM with rotating weekends support neurosurgery, trauma, burns, and orthopedic care in a 34-bed unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, IV removal, and specimen collection under RN supervision. BLS is required within 90 days of hire; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or RN/LPN/RT/PT related coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic, RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student, or recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley care

Education

AHA BLS certification

CNA certification

NCMA certification

NCPCT certification

US Navy Hospital Corps School (cert)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Burn Trauma unit. This is a Part Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours

7AM to 7PM - Two 12-hour shifts (24 hours/week), with rotating weekends.

Department Overview

Burn Trauma is a 34-bed mixed Intermediate care and medical/surgical unit. There are 17 beds for stepdown/intermediate level of care. The patient population is neurosurgery, trauma, burns and orthopedic trauma. The intermediate care patients are received from both the Burn/Trauma ICU and the Neurosurgical ICU. There are also 17 beds for medical/surgical level of care for neurosurgical, trauma, burns, orthopedic trauma, and bariatric weight loss (gastric bypass and gastric sleeves).

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports 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 complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is 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 a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, or


• Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Keywords

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT, #Talroo-Allied Health

Compensation

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, standby/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.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans


• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000


• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave


• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave


• Emergency Backup Care


• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans


• Life Insurance


• 401k/403B with Employer Match


• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education


• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000


• Pet Insurance


• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

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.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to