Job Description

Department and Name:

Observation / Short Stay Unit- Norfolk General Hospital

Physical Location:

Norfolk, VA

Location Type:

On-Site

Employment Status:

Regular-Flexible time

Shift:

Third (Nights)

Posted Date:

October 16, 2025

Job Overview
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care, support 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 comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Department Overview:

Join our newly opened Transitional Care unit! This 9-bed unit primarily cares for med/surg patients to be discharged within 24 hours. We are seeking new or experienced candidates to join our team!

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

and

one of the following 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 RN, LPN, RT or PT, or Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

Basic Life Support Certification
Keywords:

NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic

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