Patient Care Technician - Neuro IMCU

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neuro Intermediate Care unit in Norfolk, VA. This part-time position involves an evening 12-hour shift with rotating weekends, providing patient care, vital signs, and assistance with activities of daily living under RN supervision.

Eligible candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of several CNA/NCPCT/NCMA pathways; BLS within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) and one of the listed credential paths.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs, mobility and ambulation support.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG, and IV/line care as directed.
• Observe, document, and report patient status changes to RN.

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Neuro Intermediate Care unit. This is a Part-Time, Evening Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours

Evening shift with two 12-hour shifts (24 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!

Position Duties

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).

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

Compensation

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, standby/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.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

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-t