Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Day shift. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring vitals, assisting with activities, and performing phlebotomy and basic tests under RN supervision.

Education options include HS diploma or equivalent with multiple program paths (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy corps, EMT/Paramedic, or clinical RN/LPN/RT/PT study). BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document vital signs, mobility, and comfort; report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and specimen collection as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Care Partner CNA NCMA NCPCT programs

Navy Hospital Corps/EMT/Paramedic training

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical coursework

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT). Full Time, Day shift

Shift: Days

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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

• HS Diploma or Equivalent OR
• One of the following programs is acceptable for 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.

Certification/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

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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, 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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.