Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Trauma Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Paydown

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (Sentara Healthcare Inc) is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3 West Ortho/Trauma Unit in Virginia Beach. The role is full-time, night shift, roughly 7pm–7am, on a 24-bed unit focused on musculoskeletal and trauma care.

Responsibilities include patient care under a nurse’s supervision, aiding admissions/discharges, and ensuring patient safety. Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS within 90 days, and a CNA/NCMA/NCPCT or related program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• One of CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, Navy Hospital Corps School, EMR/EMS/EMT/AEMT, RN/LPN/PT clinical program in progress, or recent nursing assistant/PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Support admissions and discharge processes.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes to the nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital located in Virginia Beach on the 3 West Ortho/Trauma Unit.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, night shift.Approximately7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview:

The 3 West Ortho/Trauma unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General specializes in providing expert care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and related complications. Our unit is comprised of 24 in-patient beds. Our patient population includes admissions from the Ortho Joint, Spine, Fracture, and Ortho/Trauma centers, as well as medical/surgical patients.

Location is a mere 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Join this supportive team offering a diverse learning environment and opportunity to broaden your skillset!

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. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following
  • 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.

Experience

One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time 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

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