Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Vascular Unit
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring Patient Care Technicians for its 24-bed Vascular Unit, a stepdown/intermediate care specialty unit serving patients with vascular disorders and kidney and pancreas transplants. The Patient Care Technician provides care under the direction of a professional registered nurse. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and provides clinical assistance, including 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 care accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff. Full-time positions are available on day and night shifts. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays. Day shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; night shifts run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must meet at least one of the listed qualifications: completion of the Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training or certification as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program after completing at least one semester; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of health care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
- Support independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Perform vital signs, mobility and ambulation assistance, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter insertion and removal.
- Comply with patient safety practices.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations and care in a timely and accurate manner.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance 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 system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
