Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Unit. This is a Full-Time, Night Shift (12-hour shift) position.
Hours: 7:00PM to 7:00AM - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends.
Department Overview:This Cardiac Unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, STEMI's, heart failure, chest pain, ICD's, and permanent pacemakers. The 12-bed unit provides care to cardiac patients in observation status.
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.
QualificationsEducation:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
andone of the following is required:Sentara Care Partner Certification Program,
orSuccessful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
orNational Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA),
orNational Patient Care Technician (NCPCT),
orCompletion of US Navy Hospital Corps School,
orEmergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic,
orCurrent 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,
orCurrent 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).
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