Orthopedic Tech - Ortho / Med Surg Unit
Sentara Health
Summary
This 24-bed unit works with patients that have had Orthopedic Surgery and med/surg patients as needed. The majority of our patients have had joint replacements, spine surgery or hand surgery. The ortho techs on the unit will assist with the mobility of the patients.
Job description
Position Overview
This 24-bed unit works with patients that have had Orthopedic Surgery and med/surg patients as needed. The majority of our patients have had joint replacements, spine surgery or hand surgery. The ortho techs on the unit will assist with the mobility of the patients.
Responsibilities
As an Orthopedic Tech with Sentara, you will work under direct supervision of clinical staff and therapists.
- Preparing and cleaning treatment areas
- Positioning patients
- Procurement and inventory of supplies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting both clerical and clinical staff in successful provision of treatment plans
Hours/Shift
Part-time, Weekend days. Saturday and Sunday 6a-6p or 6a-2. 16 to 24 hours per week.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- One year of prior health care experience preferred
- One year of prior patient care experience preferred
- One year of prior acute care experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Paydown
- 401(k)/403(b) with Match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.