Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular ICU

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Norfolk, VA. This Full Time role involves providing care in our Cardiac Surgical ICU, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs monitoring, and more. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with patient care certification and one year of healthcare experience preferred. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Join us in delivering exceptional care to patients with heart conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in one of the designated Patient Care programs is mandatory.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Monitor and document patients' physical and emotional conditions.
• Perform phlebotomy and other technical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient Safety Practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Patient Care Programs

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our Cardiac Surgical ICU. This is a Full Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours

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

Department Overview

The Cardiac Surgical ICU is a 20-bed unit at our Norfolk General Hospital. The patient population can include patients who have undergone open heart surgeries such as CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, TAVR, ablations, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support devices including the Total Artificial Heart and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and various lung surgeries. Our unit is looking for experienced Patient Care Technicians to assist with patient care!

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

Education:

• 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).