Sentara Health·Norfolk, Virginia
The Patient Care Technician provides essential bedside care, including monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting with activities of daily living. They are responsible for documenting patient conditions and reporting changes to the nursing and medical staff.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Vascular ICU/Burn/Trauma Unit. This is a Full Time, Night shift (12-hour shift) position for a total of 36 hours per week.
Night shift (7:00PM to 7:00AM); 36 hours/week with rotating weekends.
Department
Overview: Our 16-bed Vascular ICU/Burn/Trauma Unit provides care to adult medical and surgical patients requiring intensive nursing care; to include patients recovering from surgical kidney and pancreas transplants. Norfolk General Hospital is the only Sentara facility that performs kidney/pancreas transplants and complex vascular surgeries. 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. CLICK HERE to watch Sentara Health colleague Jacqueline share more about the role of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara. CLICK HERE to watch Sentara Health colleague McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
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.
One year of health care experience (Preferred).
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Requires a high school diploma and a professional certification such as CNA, NCMA, or completion of a recognized clinical program. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.