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Posted : Friday, November 10, 2023 04:15 PM
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Cardiovascular ICU Unit is hiring a Full-Time, Night Shift, Patient Care Technician (PCT)!
Hours/Shift: Full-Time, Night Shift (7PM - 7AM)
Department Overview: The cardiac surgical ICU is a 20-bed unit at our Norfolk General Hospital.
The patient population can include patients who have undergone open heart surgeries such as CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, TAVR, ablations, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support devices including the Total Artificial Heart and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and various lung surgeries.
Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital! Position Overview: 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.
Click here 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 preferred Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.
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 Patient Care Technicians 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.
For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
One year of health care experience preferred.
AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) High School Grad or Equivalent
The patient population can include patients who have undergone open heart surgeries such as CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, TAVR, ablations, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support devices including the Total Artificial Heart and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and various lung surgeries.
Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital! Position Overview: 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.
Click here 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 preferred Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.
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 Patient Care Technicians 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.
For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
One year of health care experience preferred.
AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) High School Grad or Equivalent
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• Location : Norfolk, VA
• Post ID: 9126739183
