Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in the Nursing Resource Pool.
Job description
Overview
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in the Nursing Resource Pool.
Hours/Shift: 7:00pm to 7:00am – Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
Department/Position Overview
The Resource Pool at Norfolk General floats to units with additional Patient Care Technician needs. We are seeking candidates who are interested in a variety of units & interested in learning new skills. Premium divisional shift differential! Join our team today!
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- 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.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
- One year of health care experience (Preferred).
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Adoption reimbursement
- Fertility reimbursement
- Surrogacy reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401k/403b with employer match
- Tuition assistance
- Student debt pay down
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Annual discretionary bonus
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.