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 to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk. This is a full-time, dayshift position, approximately 6a-6p with every 3rd weekend requirement. This 24-bed unit works with patients that have had Orthopedic Surgery and med/surg patients as needed. The majority of our patients have had joint replacements, spine surgery or hand surgery. The ortho techs on the unit will also be assisting with the mobility of the patients. You will receive specialized ortho training on the best practices of caring for these types of patients. 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
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 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

• 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
• Assisting with the mobility of the patients

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B
• 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED