Patient Care Technician
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its 24-bed Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit. The unit provides high-acuity cardiac care for patients before and after cardiac surgery, including bypass surgery and cardiac valve repairs or replacements, as well as 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 RN, the PCT 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 PCT follows patient safety practices, observes patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documents care accurately and promptly, and reports changes to nursing or medical staff. This is a part-time, day-shift position consisting of two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week), from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The stated full-time base pay range is $18.93–$27.41 per hour; additional compensation may be available. 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 US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training such as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites with at least one completed semester in an RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, or Physical Therapist clinical program; 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 RN.
- Support patients with 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 and care in a timely and accurate manner.
- Report changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse or medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- Educational assistance or tuition assistance, including $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student loan repayment or 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
