The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support 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 comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Department Overview: The cardiac surgical ICU is a 20-bed unit at our Norfolk General Hospital. The patient population can include patients who have undergone open heart surgeries such as CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, TAVR, ablations, Heart Transplantation, and Mechanical Circulatory Support devices including the Total Artificial Heart and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and various lung surgeries. Our unit is looking for experienced Patient Care Technicians to assist with patient care!

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following 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 RN, LPN, RT or PT, or

Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic