Patient Care Technician – Ortho / Trauma Unit

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

About the Role

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. The hospital is located just 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

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.

Schedule

Full-time, night shift. Approximately 7pm to 7am.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
• 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
• One year of prior health care experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans with employer match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met