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Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgery Unit

Sentara Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2026

About the role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

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.

CLICK HERE to watch Sentara Health colleague Jacqueline share more about the role of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.

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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).

Keywords: Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant, NA, Medical Assistant, MA, Nursing Care Partner, NCP, Nursing Student, Paramedic, EMS, EMT, Patient Care Tech, PCT
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks

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