Patient Care Technician Ortho / Joint

Patient Care Technician - Ortho / Joint 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Full-time Sentara Health 3,142 reviews Full-time Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the 3 West Ortho/Joint Unit.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm

Department/Position Overview:

3 West Ortho is a 12-bed unit that accommodates a variety of post operative surgical procedures including total hip, knees, shoulders, ankles & spine. Being that most of our patients are admitted via elective procedure it makes the patient population a joy as they are often very thankful for our staff & have an anticipated plan of care managing pain, physical therapy & monitoring post operative complications. We enforce more independence by promoting mobility which decreases the amount of total care patients we have which is also a bonus for our small unit. 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.

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to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara. 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.