Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICU

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401k with employer match

Debt payoff assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neuro ICU on the day shift. The role provides direct patient care, assists with activities of daily living, monitors vital signs, and supports the RN in delivering high-quality neurocritical care in a 16-bed unit.

You will perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care, while documenting patient status and alerting the team to changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Certification as CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent is required or in progress.
• AHA BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, IV removal, and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter care and document observations for RN review.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certification

AHA BLS certification (within 90 days)

Clinical student in RN/LPN/RT/PT program or recent PCT experience

Tools

Nursing Assistant Certification programs

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - Neuro ICUApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-103141**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara Norfolk General Hospital** is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro 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 Neuro ICU is a 16-bed unit with critical care patient population to include Neuro, Brain, Stroke, Tumors, and Spinal Injuries. Our team is looking for new or experienced candidates to join the team!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.**CLICK HERE** to watch Sentara Health colleague Jacqueline share more about the role of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.**CLICK HERE** to watch Sentara Health colleague McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.**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).**Keywords:**Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT, #Talroo-Allied Health.**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.