Patient Care Technician - Ortho / Trauma Unit

City / StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview : 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, dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pmDepartment / 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. to hear McKenzie tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCertification / 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