Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit. This is a Part Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position. Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm - Two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week). No Weekends. No Holidays.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Procedural Recovery & Short Stay Unit. This is a Part Time, Day Shift (12-hour shift) position. Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm - Two 12-hour shifts (24 hours per week). No Weekends. No Holidays.
Department Overview
The Cardiac Procedural Recovery Unit admits and prepares patients for their Cardiac Catheterization (interventional and diagnostic), Electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablations, Cardioversions, surgery, and ICDs/Pacemakers. The unit also admits patients post procedure who are being watched overnight and discharged the next day. The Cardiac Short Stay Unit provides patient care until the patient is discharged or admitted for further observation.
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- One of the following required: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, completion of CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), current clinical program student with at least one semester completed (RN, LPN, RT, PT), or current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
- One year of health care experience (Preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Emergency Backup Care
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.