Patient Care Technician/Nursing Care Partner Position Available In Pasquotank, North Carolina

Patient Care Technician/Nursing Care Partner 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Department and Name:

Medicine Unit 2-

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Physical Location:

Elizabeth City, NC Employment Status:

Regular Shift:

First (Days)

Posted Date:

April 24, 2025 Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Telemetry Unit.

Hours/Shift :

36-hours per week, day shift 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 nursing.

Education:

HS – High School Grad or Equivalent One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certifications/Licensure:

AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Education:

One year of health care experience preferred.

Department/Position Overview:

3 North is a Medical Telemetry Unit located on the third floor of SAMC. This unit has 24 beds. This unit most often treats patients in need of medical telemetry, observation, cardiac monitoring and treatment for low-risk chest pain, COPD, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure.