Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit on a full-time weekend day shift (12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm, Friday through Monday). The unit serves Medical and Surgical oncology patients in a 36-bed inpatient setting, including chemotherapy and hospice patients.

The PCT will assist nursing staff with patient care, daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, and specimen collection,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT, or Navy Hospital Corps School.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and supports daily living activities.
• Monitors vital signs and mobility/ambulation.
• Performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
• Removes peripheral IVs and collects specimens.
• Foley catheter insertion/removal and safe patient care practices.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)

US Navy Hospital Corps School

Clinical program involvement for RN/LPN/RT/PT

Recent PCT/Nursing Assistant experience (last 3 years)

Job description

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit. This is a Full Time, Weekend Day Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours

7:00am to 7:00pm - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week between Friday and Monday).

Department Overview

This unit cares for Medical and Surgical oncology patients in an inpatient, 36-bed unit. The unit is both an oncology unit and intermediate care. We are hiring compassionate Patient Care Technicians to support our nursing team with chemotherapy and hospice patients.

Responsibilities

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)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of a RN, LPN, RT or PT program
• Current work experience within the last three years as a 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