Patient Care Technician

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

14d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its 12-bed Cardiac Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. The role works third shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours), with rotating weekends. The unit provides high-acuity cardiac care to patients with arrhythmias, STEMIs, heart failure, chest pain, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers, and cares for cardiac patients in observation status. 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 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, with a Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit. It is the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and offers specialized services including heart and vascular care, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health. The organization describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment. The stated full-time hourly base pay range is $18.93–$27.41. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: 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 U.S. 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 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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a professional registered nurse.
Support patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living.
Measure and record 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 promptly and accurately.
Report changes in patient condition 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 of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down of 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.
Paid military leave.
Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
Voluntary benefits.