Patient Care Technician - Admissions​/Discharge Unit

Overview

Patient Care Technician - Admissions/Discharge Unit in Norfolk, VA. First shift (Days). This role provides patient care, supports independent and dependent activities of daily living, and assists with vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal. Work under the direction of the professional RN and observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, documenting in a timely and accurate manner and reporting any changes to the nurse or medical staff.

The Admissions/Discharge unit is a 16-bed intermediate care med/surg mixed unit. We are looking for new or experienced candidates to join the team.

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and 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

• Basic Life Support Certification

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on system and employee criteria

Location:
Norfolk, VA

Work Shift:

First (Days)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility, is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and is tobacco-free. Remote-work eligibility is noted for positions where applicable;
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