Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Nursing Resource Pool at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The Resource Pool floats to units with additional Patient Care Technician needs. The role suits candidates interested in working across a variety of units and learning new skills. Working under the direction of a professional RN, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care and supports 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. The technician follows patient safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents findings accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours weekly). A premium divisional shift differential is offered. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility with the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It is the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and a Magnet hospital and accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. The facility includes heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity and women’s health services, and a neonatal intensive care unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) training; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites with at least one semester completed in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program; or work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
Assist with vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal.
Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of a professional RN.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Document observations in a timely and accurate manner.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.
Float to units with additional Patient Care Technician needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and disability insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
Paid parental and military leave
Paid family caregiver leave
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Emergency backup care
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
Educational assistance or student loan repayment