Rehab Care Technician (PCT) – Day Shift

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Transitional Care Unit in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time, day shift (12-hour) position from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends.

The PCT will provide patient care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, IV removal, and specimen collection under RN supervision. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent plus a qualifying certification or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of CNA/NCMA/NCPCT certification or equivalent program, or active clinical program enrollment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and document changes; report to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKG testing; manage IV removal and specimen collection.
• Assist with Foley catheter insertion and removal as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Phlebotomy

Point of care testing

EKG testing

IV removal

Specimen collection

Foley catheter insertion

Foley catheter removal

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Transitional Care Unit in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time, day shift (12-hour) position from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends.

The PCT will provide patient care, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, perform phlebotomy, EKGs, IV removal, and specimen collection under RN supervision. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent plus a qualifying certification or