Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Burn Trauma Intermediate Care - Med/Surg Unit

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Burn Trauma Intermediate Care - Med/Surg Unit. This is a Full Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position, working 7 AM to 7 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week), with rotating weekends. The Burn Trauma unit is a 34-bed mixed Intermediate care and medical/surgical unit, serving neurosurgery, trauma, burns, and orthopedic trauma patients. The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, assists with mobility and ambulation, performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. They also comply with patient safety practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings accurately, and report any changes to the nurse or medical staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, OR Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), OR National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), OR Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, OR Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, OR Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, OR Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (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

Provides patient care
Supports independent and dependent activities of daily living
Monitors vital signs
Assists with mobility and ambulation
Performs phlebotomy
Performs point of care testing
Performs EKG testing
Performs peripheral IV removal
Performs specimen collection
Performs foley catheter insertion and removal
Complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions
Documents observations in a timely and accurate manner
Reports any change in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff