Emergency Patient Care Tech — Fast-Paced Team Care

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team, assist with vital signs, mobility, and activities of daily living, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

You will work under RNs, participate in infection control, manage supplies, and communicate kindly with patients and families. Eligible candidates have 1 year of experience and hold BLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in patient care or related role
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team, assist with vital signs, mobility, and activities of daily living, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

You will work under RNs, participate in infection control, manage supplies, and communicate kindly with patients and families. Eligible candidates have 1 year of experience and hold BLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of start.