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

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for our Norfolk General Resource Pool. We offer Part Time and Full Time positions with Day or Night shifts.

The PCT supports patient care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living activities, performs phlebotomy, EKG, IV removal, specimen collection and reports changes to the RN. A broad education and certification path is described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required with one of listed certifications.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and mobility needs.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection under RN supervision.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Mobility Assistance

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Care Partner Certification Program

CNA

NCMA

NCPCT

Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic training

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical program experience

Job description

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.

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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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. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

• Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
• 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, 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.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.