Patient Care Technician
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician for its Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. The role is a third-shift position consisting of two 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (24 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays. The 24-bed unit provides high-acuity cardiac care for patients before and after cardiac surgery, including bypass surgery and cardiac valve repair or replacement. It also treats patients receiving other cardiac procedures and treatments, such as ICDs and permanent pacemakers, and 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-sign measurement, 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. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the listed qualifying certifications, education pathways, or recent work experience. AHA Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire. One year of healthcare experience is preferred. Sentara describes its compensation as market-competitive. The stated base-pay range for full-time employment is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may be available, and pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. The posting lists a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, leave, educational assistance, and other benefits. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and a tobacco-free environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One qualifying pathway is required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training or credentials including 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 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 healthcare experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the direction of a professional RN nurse.
- Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living.
- Measure and document vital signs.
- Assist with patient 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.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
- Document observations and care in a timely and accurate manner.
- Report patient condition changes 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 plans
- 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 if system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- Market-competitive compensation package, with possible shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
