Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Trauma Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the 3 West Ortho/Trauma Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The unit has 24 inpatient beds and cares for patients admitted through the Ortho Joint, Spine, Fracture, and Ortho/Trauma centers, as well as medical/surgical patients. It specializes in musculoskeletal injuries and related complications. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and implement 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. This is a full-time night-shift role, approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, American Health Associate BLS certification within 90 days of hire, and at least one of the listed qualifying certifications, training pathways, or recent work experience. One year of prior health care experience is preferred. The stated full-time hourly base pay range is $18.93 to $27.41; additional compensation may be available, and pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Health Associate BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Meet at least one of the following minimum requirements: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program; successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) training; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; Emergency Services training or credentials including 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
- 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.
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
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Short-term and long-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Tuition assistance, including up to $5,250 per year, and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student loan repayment or student debt paydown up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
