Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Unit
Sentara Healthcare Inc, Norfolk, VA, United States
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac unit. 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
This Cardiac unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, STEMI's, heart failure, chest pain, ICD's, and permanent pacemakers. The 12‑bed unit provides care to cardiac patients in observation status.
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.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required:
Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
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).
Keywords
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT
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Hours:
7:00pm to 7:00am - Three 12‑hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends.
Department Overview
This Cardiac unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, STEMI's, heart failure, chest pain, ICD's, and permanent pacemakers. The 12‑bed unit provides care to cardiac patients in observation status.
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.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is required:
Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
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).
Keywords
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT
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