Patient Care Technician - Vascular Unit

**City/State** Norfolk, VA **Work Shift** Third (Nights) **Overview:** **Sentara Norfolk General Hospital** is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Vascular 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:** Our 24-bed stepdown/intermediate care specialty unit provides care to patients with vascular disorders, kidney, and pancreas transplants! 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. ​[**CLICK HERE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTlClJwMSA4) to watch Sentara Health colleague Jacqueline share more about the role of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara. [**CLICK HERE**](https://youtube.com/shorts/AS8XXHbs3jE) to watch Sentara Health colleague McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara. **Qualifications** **Education:** - High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) **and** one of the following is required: - 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). **Keywords:** Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT #Talroo-Allied Health . **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 • 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 Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! **Sentara Norfolk General Hospital**, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities…