Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for our Norfolk General Resource Pool .

Part Time and Full Time, Day Shift and Night Shift positions are available:

• Part Time: Two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Full Time: Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.

Day Shift: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00am

Department Overview: Join our Norfolk General Resource Pool! The Resource Pool at Norfolk General floats to units with additional Patient Care Technician needs. We are seeking candidates who are interested in a variety of units & interested in learning new skills. Premium divisional shift differential! Join our team today!

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports independent and dependent 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, and complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

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Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) AND one of the following is required :

Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or

• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or

National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or

• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or

• Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or

• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, or

• Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• One year of health care experience (Preferred).