Patient Care Technician

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician for its 24-bed Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. The position works third shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays. The unit provides high-acuity cardiac care to pre- and post-operative patients, including patients undergoing bypass surgery, cardiac valve repair or replacement, and other cardiac procedures and treatments such as ICDs and permanent pacemakers. It also cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain. Under the direction of a professional registered nurse, 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 care accurately and promptly, and reports changes to nursing or medical staff. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It is home to the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School, and provides specialized services including heart and vascular care, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health. Sentara Health describes its workforce as close to 30,000 colleagues and states that it is an equal opportunity employer and a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one of the following: completion of the 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 US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training as an EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program with at least one semester completed; 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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living.
Obtain vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
Remove peripheral IVs and insert and remove Foley catheters.
Collect specimens and comply with patient safety practices.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Document observations and care accurately and promptly.
Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and disability insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Paid parental and military leave
Paid family caregiver leave
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Emergency backup care
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Educational assistance or student loan repayment
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities