City / State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara Heart Hospital Advanced Heart Failure Unit is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Patient Care Technician (PCT)!
Hours / Shift : Full-time (36 hours), Night Shift (7PM - 7M)
Facility Highlights : Click here to learn more about Sentara Heart Hospital!
As a Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care.
The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission / discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse.
You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.
Clickhere to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Health.
Minimum Requirements :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following
- 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 RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification (required within 90 days of hire).
Preferred :
One year of prior health care experience
Benefits : Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace.
For more information about our employee benefits click : Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords : NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic
Job Summary
Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care.
Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing.
Qualifications :
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Patient Care Technician / Assistant (CPCT / A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Skills
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.
gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
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