Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Medicine Unit. This is a Full Time, Rotating Shift (12-hour shift) position. The unit is a 42-bed Medical Specialties Unit with a diverse patient population including conditions such as CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis with Surgical Interventions, and Wound Care. 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. They comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse, observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and document and report any changes to the nurse or medical staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
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 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of health care experience

Responsibilities

Provides patient care
Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
Takes vital signs
Assists with mobility and ambulation
Performs phlebotomy
Performs point of care testing
Performs EKG testing
Performs peripheral IV removal
Collects specimens
Performs foley catheter insertion and removal
Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
Documents observations in a timely and accurate manner
Reports any change in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff