Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Rehabilitation Nursing
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its 16-bed Transitional Care Unit, a medical/surgical rehabilitation nursing unit. The unit cares for patients with conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, amputations, major trauma, brain injury, joint replacement, neurological disorders, and cardiac or pulmonary disorders. It does not use telemetry monitoring or ventilators. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care and supports activities of daily living, mobility, and ambulation. The role includes taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care testing, conducting EKG testing, removing peripheral IVs, collecting specimens, and inserting and removing Foley catheters. The technician follows patient-safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents care accurately and promptly, and reports changes to nursing or medical staff. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (36 hours per week), and rotating weekends. The posted base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may be available. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility in Norfolk, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of an RN, LPN, RT, or PT program; or work experience within the last three years as a 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
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
- Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living, mobility, and ambulation.
- Measure vital signs.
- 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.
- 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
