Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a part-time, day-shift role with two 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., totaling 24 hours per week. The position does not require weekends or holidays.

The Cardiac Procedural Recovery Unit admits and prepares patients for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures such as ablations and cardioversions, surgery, and ICD or pacemaker procedures. It also cares for patients after procedures who are monitored overnight and discharged the following day. The Cardiac Short Stay Unit provides care until patients are discharged or admitted for further observation.

Under the direction of a professional RN, the PCT provides patient care and supports activities of daily living, vital-sign checks, 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 findings accurately and promptly, and reports changes to the nurse or medical staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One qualifying preparation or experience pathway is required: 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 as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites with at least one semester completed in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program; or Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a professional RN.
• 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 in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental and military leave
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
• 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment

What This Job Offers

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