Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care and 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. The technician follows patient safety practices under the direction of a professional RN. They observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings accurately and promptly, and report changes to the nurse or medical staff.

The position is on a 12-bed cardiac observation unit providing high-acuity care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, STEMIs, heart failure, chest pain, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers. Anticipated hours are 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours per week).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Perform EKG testing.
• Remove peripheral IVs.
• Collect specimens.
• Insert and remove Foley catheters.
• 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 patient condition 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
• Military leave
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED