Patient Care Technician - (Ortho/Observation)

Sentara Health Plans; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Orthopedics/Observation. You will assist with admissions, daily patient care, and vital signs under nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include bathing, ambulating, blood draws, foley care, and ensuring patient comfort. The role emphasizes teamwork in a Magnet-designated hospital with competitive benefits and opportunities for certification reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have one or more listed certifications (CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, etc.).
• Direct care experience preferred; hospital or clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and monitor patient status throughout shifts.
• Support admission and discharge processes and daily patient care.
• Assist with bathing, changing, and ambulating patients.
• Perform blood draws and basic catheter care under supervision.
• Collaborate with nurses and care teams to meet patient needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant certification (CNA) or equivalent

EMR/Medical software familiarity

Tools

EMR / Electronic Health Records

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - (Ortho/Observation)Applyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Harrisonburg, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-104255**City/State**Harrisonburg, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:**As a **Patient Care Technician**with Sentara Health, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.**Education**High School diploma or equivalent **Certification/Licensure*****Must have one or more of the following:**** Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program* Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)* National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)* National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)* Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School* Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic* Current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.**Experience**Previous direct care experience preferred.**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• 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**Sentara RMH Medical Center**, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Our Caring Workplace Environment•A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years•Free and convenient parking•Collaboration and shared governance•CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital•EAP – 24 x 7**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.**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.