Patient Care Technician - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 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

The Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a sixteen-bed medical/surgical ICU. Our team is looking for new or experienced candidates to join the team!

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required:

• 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
• Current 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
• Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant

Certifications/Licensure: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience: One year of health care experience (Preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

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