Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Unit. This full-time night shift role supports ED and inpatient cardiac patients with essential care and monitoring.

The PCT will perform phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, and daily living activities, under RN supervision. A 12-hour night schedule includes rotating weekends and 36 hours per week.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; one of the listed certifications or programs required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of health care experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs, mobility, and ambulation; document changes timely.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and IV removal as directed.
• Adhere to patient safety practices under RN supervision.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Care partner certification program

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT

US Navy Hospital Corps School

EMT/Paramedic training

RN/LPN/RT/PT program student

Tools

EMR

Jobbeschreibung

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Unit. This is a Full-Time, Night Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours: 7:00PM to 7:00AM - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends.

Department Overview:This Cardiac Unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, STEMI's, heart failure, chest pain, ICD's, and permanent pacemakers. The 12-bed unit provides care to cardiac patients in observation status.

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

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)andone 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:

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