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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgery Unit

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Sentara Health

Norfolk, VA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgery Unit Sentara Health - 3.7 Norfolk, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Surgery unit . This is a Full Time, Day Shift and Night Shift (12-hour shift) positions are available. Full Time, Day Shift and Night Shift positions are available:
Full Time:
Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), with rotating weekends and holidays.
Day Shift:
7:00am to 7:00pm
Night Shift:
7:00pm to 7:00am A Full Time, Weekend Nights position is also available for 7:00pm to 7:00am - Three 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week) scheduled between Friday and Monday.
Department Overview:
Join our 42-bed Surgery unit! This unit specializes in the care of adult surgical patients recovering from a variety of surgeries, to include but not limited to, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, Plastic Surgery, GYN Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Trauma Overflow. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, supports 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 complies with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and documents in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.
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Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following is 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 a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Physical Therapist (PT) program, or Current work experience within the last three years as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant.
Certifications/Licensure:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Experience:
One year of health care experience (Preferred).