Patient Care Technician - Surgery Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit. This is a Full Time position on the Night Shift (12-hour shifts) from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends.

The PCT provides essential patient care, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living activities, phlebotomy, EKG testing, specimen collection, and catheter care under RN supervision. High school diploma and appropriate certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and certification as required by Sentara or CNA/NCMA/NCPCT/NCPCT-related programs.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One year of health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes in patient condition.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKG testing, and specimen collection as needed.
• Support Foley catheter care and other routine procedures.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate documentation; communicate with nursing staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Specimen collection

Foley catheter care

Mobility support

Safety & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sentara Care Partner Certification

CNA Certification

NCMA

NCPCT

Navy Hospital Corps School

EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

RN/LPN/RT/PT clinical student

PCT/Nursing Assistant experience

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.

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Requirements:

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).

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