Patient Care Technician - Level 1 Trauma (Flexi)

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is seeking a Patient Care Technician in Norfolk, VA, to support patient care in the Emergency Department. This on-site position involves providing essential care, monitoring patients, and assisting with various clinical tasks during multiple available shifts.

The ideal candidate must have at least a high school diploma and relevant certification. The job offers flexible time and extensive benefits, including medical plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have certification such as CNA or NCPCT.
• Previous clinical experience is preferred.
• Current student in a clinical program is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Conduct blood draws and perform vital sign checks.
• Document patient conditions accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - Level 1 Trauma (Flexi)Applyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Flexible timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-99756**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Multiple shifts available**Overview:****Sentara Health** is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Patient Care Technician for Emergency Department.**This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.****Position Status**: Flexi, 12 hours per week, **hiring for multiple shifts****Position Location:** Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Emergency Department**Available Shifts**:* Sundays only from11a-11p, 1 shift per week* Mondays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week* Wednesdays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week* Thursdays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week* Fridays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week# **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.Will provide support for the organization’s respiratory fit testing program for N95 respirators while assisting with additional clinical tasks within the scope of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) role. Responsibilities may include conducting blood draws, performing Amplivox hearing screenings, obtaining vital signs, and administering vision tests to support employee health and safety services.# **Education*** High School Diploma or equivalent# # **Certification/Licensure**New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum Education :* 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.# **Experience*** Previous clinical experience preferred.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere 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 an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.