Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit on the Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities include patient care, vital signs, mobility support, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and IV/ Foley duties under RN supervision. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and relevant CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related certifications; BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant CNA/NCPCT/NCMA/NCMA certifications preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKGs.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and ambulation.
• Collect specimens and support IV and catheter tasks as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Documentation

Education

CNA certification

NCMA certification

NCPCT certification

Navy Hospital Corps

BLS certification

RN/LPN program

EMR/EMS training

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Job Description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit. This is a Full Time, Night Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Hours: 7:00PM to 7:00AM - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends.

Department Overview: Join our 42-bed Surgery unit! This unit specializes in the care of adult surgical patients recovering from a variety of surgeries, to include but not limited to, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Plastic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Trauma Overflow.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• 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

• 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 the 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.

Company Culture

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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

In support of our mission "to improve