Patient Care Technician - Neuro IMCU

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neuro Intermediate Care unit. This full-time position is night shift, with three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am and rotating weekends.

The role involves providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and Foley catheter management under RN supervision in a fast-paced neuro unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Must hold one of the listed certifications or be enrolled in a clinical program.
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant within the last 3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and observe changes, documenting and reporting to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing and EKG testing.
• Assist with specimen collection and Foley catheter management.
• Support mobility, ambulation and safety under RN supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Point of care testing

EKG testing

Foley catheter insertion

Mobility and ambulation

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Emergency Services (EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic)

Clinical program student in RN/LPN/RT/PT

Experience as PCT or Nursing Assistant (within 3 years)

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro Intermediate Care 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

Join our 36-bed Neuro Intermediate Care unit! This Neuro Intermediate Care unit provides neuro care for stroke, seizure/epilepsy, craniology, neck and back surgery patients and more. Join this fast-paced, team-driven unit to learn new skills and provide care to a specialized population of patients!

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).