Patient Care Technician (PCT) - SNGH Resource Pool (Linked)

Sentara Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for the Norfolk General Resource Pool. We offer Part Time and Full Time roles across Day and Night Shifts, with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends.

The PCT role includes patient care, vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, Foley catheter care, and reporting changes to the RN. A CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or equivalent credential is required, and a BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with one of the listed credentials.
• Certification programs such as CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, or Navy hospital corps are acceptable.
• EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic credentials considered.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Record vital signs, mobility, and observations accurately.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and IV or Foley-related tasks.
• Maintain safety practices and escalate changes to the RN or medical staff.

Skills

PCT duties

Vital signs

Mobility/support

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA / Care Partner / NCMA / NCPCT / Paramedic credential

Navy Medical corps / US Navy hospitals program

RN/LPN clinical program student (pending RN/LPN/RT/PT)

Recent PCT or Nursing Assistant experience

Job description

Overview:

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Multiple shifts available

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for our Norfolk General Resource Pool.

Part Time and Full Time, Day Shift and Night Shift positions are available:

• Part Time: Two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.


• Full Time: Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.


• Day Shift: 7:00am to 7:00pm


• Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00am

Department Overview:

Join our Norfolk General Resource Pool! The Resource Pool at Norfolk General floats to units with additional Patient Care Technician needs. We are seeking candidates who are interested in a variety of units & interested in learning new skills. Premium divisional shift differential! Join our team today!

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.

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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
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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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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

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.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.