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

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit. This is a part-time, night shift position supporting patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, cardioversions, surgery, and pacemaker/ICD placement. You will also care for patients in the immediate post-procedure period who are monitored overnight and discharged the next day.

Clinical Setting

The Cardiac Procedural Recovery Unit admits and prepares patients for interventional and diagnostic cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablations, cardioversions, surgery, and ICD/pacemaker placement. The Cardiac Short Stay Unit provides care for patients until discharge or admission for further observation. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and Level I Adult Trauma Center with a recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center designation and Magnet hospital status.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support for independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist with patient mobility and ambulation
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing
• Perform EKG testing
• Remove peripheral IV lines
• Collect specimens
• Insert and remove foley catheters
• Observe and document patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions in a timely and accurate manner
• Report any changes in patient condition to the nurse or medical staff
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse

Schedule

• Third shift (nights): 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Two 12-hour shifts per week (24 hours per week)
• No weekends
• No holidays

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program completion
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) certification
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School
• Emergency Services certification (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic)
• Current enrollment in a clinical program beyond prerequisites with at least one semester completed in 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

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience

Compensation

Base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 to $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan