Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Care Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Technician for their Cardiac ICU in Norfolk. The role involves supporting patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in daily activities, all under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates must have a high school diploma and appropriate certification. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient recovery and support.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Experience in patient care within the last three years preferred.
• Current students in clinical programs must have completed one semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Document patients' conditions and report changes to medical staff.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Mobility Support

Specimen Collection

EKG Testing

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Certification from Sentara Care Partner Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School

Job description

Overview: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 11-bed Cardiac ICU supports patients recovering from heart attacks, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, cardiac obstetric and pulmonary hypertension. Join this motivating team!

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

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