Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Medicine Unit 4 - Progressive Ventilator Support Unit (PVSU)
On-site · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Patient Care Technician (PCT) on Medicine Unit 4 - Progressive Ventilator Support Unit (PVSU) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Full-time, night shift (7:00pm–7:00am) with three 12-hour shifts per week and rotating weekends. Provides patient care and supports activities of daily living, monitors vital signs, performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing and EKG, assists with peripheral IV removal and catheter care, and documents observations under RN supervision. Unit focuses on patients on mechanical ventilation, rehabilitation, and coordinated care including respiratory therapies and therapeutic activities. Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent and certification/clinical-program completion as listed, plus BLS within 90 days of hire. RN/LPN/RT/PT program students may qualify; prior PCT/Nursing Assistant experience preferred. AHA BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, PTO, parental leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Sentara is an equal opportunity employer offering a tobacco-free environment.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) 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 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.
- Certifications/Licensure: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Experience: One year of health care experience (Preferred).
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