Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Med Surg Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Ortho/Med Surg Unit 1 East at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This 24-bed unit cares primarily for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including joint replacements, spine surgery, and hand surgery, and also cares for medical-surgical patients as needed. Patient Care Technicians on the unit assist with patient mobility and receive specialized orthopedic training. Applicants may shadow the unit after interviewing. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and carry out delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support admissions and discharges, follow patient-safety practices, observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, and report changes to the nurse. The position is part-time on the day shift, approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for 24 hours per week. It is based at Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 274-bed acute care facility in Norfolk with a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital and services including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, and general surgery. Sentara describes its work environment as tobacco-free and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must meet at least one of the following: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) program; completion of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency-services qualification including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program after completing at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT, or PT study; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement delegated aspects of nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
- Provide patient care and support the admissions and discharge process.
- Comply with patient-safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.
- Assist with patient mobility, particularly for orthopedic patients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care and emergency caregiver leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, and discounted educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment or paydown programs, including student debt paydown up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
