Patient Care Technician - Medicine Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician for its 36-bed Neuro Intermediate Care unit. The unit provides neuro care for patients with stroke, seizure/epilepsy, craniology, and neck and back surgery needs, among others. It is described as a fast-paced, team-driven environment focused on caring for a specialized patient population.

Under the direction of a professional RN, the Patient Care Technician provides patient care and supports independent and dependent activities of daily living. Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with 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 accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff.

This is a Flexi evening-shift position with hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a flexible schedule of one shift per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following qualifications is required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services qualification 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 current 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 RN.
• Support patients’ independent and dependent activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and assist with mobility and ambulation.
• Perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EKG testing.
• Remove peripheral IVs and collect specimens.
• Insert and remove Foley catheters.
• Comply with patient safety practices.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
• Document observations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental and military leave
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Critical illness plans
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
• Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met

What This Job Offers

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