Patient Care Technician – Rehab Unit (Days, 12h)

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick time, &H

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Transitional Care Unit. This is a Full Time, Day Shift with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends. Hours are 7:00am–7:00pm (36 hours/week).

The rehab unit cares for patients with diverse diagnoses and requires compassionate, detail-oriented care, including vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related program preferred.
• Relevant patient care experience or current clinical program enrollment considered.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, EKG and basic point-of-care tests with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN promptly.
• Support mobility, ambulation and safe patient handling.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion/removal and IV care per protocol.

Skills

Vital signs

Daily living support

Mobility assistance

Communication

EKG testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or US Navy Hospital Corps School

Tools

Phlebotomy

Point of care testing

BLS certification

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Transitional Care Unit. This is a Full Time, Day Shift with three 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends. Hours are 7:00am–7:00pm (36 hours/week).

The rehab unit cares for patients with diverse diagnoses and requires compassionate, detail-oriented care, including vital signs, mobility, phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collection under RN supervision.