Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Joint
About The Position
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the 3 West Ortho/Joint Unit. This is a full-time, dayshift position, approximately 7am to 7pm. The 3 West Ortho unit is a 12-bed unit that accommodates a variety of post-operative surgical procedures including total hip, knees, shoulders, ankles & spine. The patient population is generally thankful and has an anticipated plan of care managing pain, physical therapy & monitoring post-operative complications. The unit enforces independence by promoting mobility, which decreases the amount of total care patients, a bonus for the small unit. Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. They provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. They observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 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 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
- BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior health care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
