Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Vascular Unit

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for the Vascular Unit, a 24-bed stepdown/intermediate care specialty unit that provides care to patients with vascular disorders, kidney, and pancreas transplants.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide direct patient care and support under the direction of the professional RN nurse. You will assist patients with independent and dependent activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, support mobility and ambulation, and perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. You will observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, document findings in a timely and accurate manner, and report any changes to the nurse or medical staff while complying with patient safety practices.

Clinical Setting

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. The hospital is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and is recognized as an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. The facility specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health.

Schedule and Shifts

Full-time positions are available with three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program completion, or
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification, or
• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) certification, or
• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
• Emergency Services certification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, or
• 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, or
• 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

The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.93 to $27.41 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as 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

Additional Information

This is a tobacco-free environment.