Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on the Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk, VA.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, weekend nightshift. 6pm to 6am EVERY Fri, Sat and Sun
Department/Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced patient care technician with compassion and great communication skills to work in this fast-paced environment with our most critical patients. Work alongside our experienced patient care technicians and RNs to perform intense patient care. Excellent customer service skills are needed to work closely with patients and their family members. We encourage all interviewed applicants to shadow our unit to see firsthand how rewarding this position can be.
To learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture: https://youtu.be/D4g5-le5lCE
Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.
CLICK HERE to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum requirements: Must have 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 RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Experience
One year of prior health care experience preferred.
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