Patient Care Technician - Level 1 Trauma (Flexi)

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Available shifts are Sundays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week.

Position Status

Flexi, 12 hours per week, hiring for multiple shifts

Position Location

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Emergency Department

Available Shifts

• Sundays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week
• Mondays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week
• Wednesdays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week
• Thursdays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week
• Fridays only from 11a-11p, 1 shift per week

Education

• New incumbents must have one of the following in addition to the minimum 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
• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT
• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant

Experience

Previous clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues

Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

About the Role

The Patient Care Technician 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, and 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. Will provide support for the organization’s respiratory fit testing program for N95 respirators while assisting with additional clinical tasks within the scope of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) role. Responsibilities may include conducting blood draws, performing Amplivox hearing screenings, obtaining vital signs, and administering vision tests to support employee health and safety services.