Patient Care Technician - Post Op Recovery Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Post Op Recovery Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time position works day shifts, approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The unit cares for post-operative patients, with a primary focus on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), including early mobility, incentive spirometer use, and helping patients get out of bed for meals. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to 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. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital and provides orthopedic, spine, heart, vascular, maternity, and general surgery services, among others. Sentara Health describes its workplace as tobacco-free and emphasizes 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 experience or qualification as EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in a clinical program with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT; or current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out 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.
- Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.
- Support enhanced recovery after surgery practices, including early mobility, incentive spirometer use, and getting patients out of bed for meals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement and discounted educational opportunities
- Student loan paydown or repayment assistance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
