Overview
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Cardiac / Med Surg Unit 4 West.
Hours/ShiftFull-time, dayshift, approximately 6am to 6pm
Department/Position OverviewAre you looking for a unit that is known for its Teamwork? Join our 4 West team! Our RNs and Patient Care Technicians work very closely together to give excellent care to our patients. We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a willingness to work. We have a cardiac and med/surg patient population on our 24-bed unit. You will receive post cardiac cath care training.
Interviewed candidates are welcome to shadow our unit. Join our Fami-Leigh on 4 West and see what we are all about!
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.
A video about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara is available.
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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