Orthopedic Tech - Ortho/ Med Surg Unit 1 East

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k/403b with employer match

Career advancement opportunities

Work perks

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks an Orthopedic Tech for the Evening shift (3pm-11pm). The role involves assisting with patient mobility, preparing treatment areas, transporting patients, and supporting clinical staff under supervision.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of health care experience preferred. The unit emphasizes orthopedic and post-surgical patient care and family-centered support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience assisting in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility and positioning of patients.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas and equipment.
• Procure and manage supplies; transport patients as needed.
• Support clerical and clinical staff in carrying out treatment plans.

Skills

Patient mobility assistance

Positioning patients

Equipment prep/cleaning

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara Healthcare is currently hiring an Orthopedic Tech to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA.

Hours/Shift

Full-time, Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Department/Position Overview

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 assist with the mobility of the patients. We welcome interviewed applicants to shadow the unit to see what we are all about. Join our Fami-Leigh and see if this is perfect fit for you!

As an Orthopedic Tech with Sentara, you will work under direct supervision of clinical staff and therapists. You will be responsible for preparing/cleaning treatment areas, positioning patients, procurement and inventory of supplies and transporting patients. Supporting both clerical and clinical staff in successful provision of treatment plans.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

One year of prior health care experience preferred.

One Year Of Prior Patient Care Experience Preferred.

One yar of prior acute care experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $23.39 - $35.60 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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