Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit

About the role

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Oncology Unit. This is a Full Time, Weekend Day Shift (12-hour shift) position.

Schedule

• 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week between Friday and Monday)

Department overview

This 36-bed unit cares for Medical and Surgical oncology patients in an inpatient setting and also serves as an intermediate care unit. We are hiring compassionate Patient Care Technicians to support our nursing team with chemotherapy and hospice patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Measure vital signs, assist with mobility and ambulation
• Perform phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection
• Insert and remove foley catheters
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner
• Report any change to the nurse or medical staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• One of the following is required:
  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
  • 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met