Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Med Surg Unit

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician on the Ortho/ Med Surg Unit 1 East at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. This 24-bed unit cares for patients who have undergone Orthopedic Surgery and med/surg patients as needed, primarily those with joint replacements, spine surgery, or hand surgery. Ortho techs on this unit will assist with patient mobility and receive specialized orthopedic training on best practices for patient care. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Their duties include providing patient care, supporting the admissions and discharge processes, complying with patient safety practices, and observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
• Must have one of the following: 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

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior health care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement delegated aspects of nursing care
• Provide patient care
• 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 any change to the nurse
• Assist with the mobility of orthopedic patients

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees