Patient Care Technician; PCT - Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Procedural and Surgical Unit. This is a Full Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position.

7:00 am to 7:00 pm – Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.

Norfolk, VA

This 24-bed unit provides high acuity cardiac care for pre and post cardiac surgery patients, including bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, and other cardiac procedures such as ICDs and permanent pacemakers. The unit also cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.

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. The PCT complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse and documents patient conditions in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any changes to staff.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Additional requirement: one of the following:
  Sentara Care Partner Certification Program;
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA);
  National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA);
  National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT); US Navy Hospital Corps School;
  Emergency Services (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic); 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; current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.

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

• One year of health care experience (Preferred).

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential for an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are a tobacco-free environment.