Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit
Company: Sentara
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftThird (Nights) (United
States of America)Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Cancer Unit is
hiring a Full-Time, Night Shift,Patient Care Technician
(PCT)!Hours/Shift: Full-time (36 hours), Night shift (7PM - 7AM),
every other weekendDepartment Overview: This unit cares for Medical
and Surgical oncology patients in an inpatient, 36-bed unit. The
unit is both an oncology unit and intermediate care! We are hiring
compassionate Patient Care Technicians to support our nursing team
with chemotherapy and hospice patients.Facility Highlights:
As aPatient Care Technicianwith
Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills.
From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary
duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge
process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood,
foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the
direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is
exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best
care for our patients.to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the
life of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) with Sentara Health.Minimum
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent 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.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification (required within 90
days of hire).Preferred:
- One year of prior health care experienceBenefits: Sentara
offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition
Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career
Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.Our success is
supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community
involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and
growth.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares
about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a
vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we
serve!Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing
Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA,
Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, ParamedicJob SummaryPatient 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 nursing.Qualifications:HS - High
School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) -
Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified
Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - Certification -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)SkillsSentara Healthcare
prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an
almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging
is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce
reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require
proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further
information. In an effort to expedite this verification
requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript
at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health
every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
Keywords: Sentara, Norfolk , Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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