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 surgery, including joint replacements, spine surgery, and hand surgery, as well as 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 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. This is a part-time, day-shift position of approximately 24 hours per week, with hours around 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 CNA, NCMA, or NCPCT certification; completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School; emergency services training including EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic; current enrollment beyond prerequisites in an RN, LPN, RT, or PT clinical program with at least one semester completed; or PCT or Nursing Assistant work experience within the last three years.
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.
- Assist with patient mobility, including for orthopedic patients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- 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 401a plans
- Tuition assistance and educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment or student debt paydown
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
