Patient Care Tech - Palliative Care (Day Shift, PT)

Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Carilion Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician for the Palliative Care Unit in Roanoke. You will support nursing staff with basic patient care, vitals, and daily activities, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role includes one-on-one patient support, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and participation in unit routines to optimize patient flow and family communication. Weekend and holiday rotation apply.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing care tasks and observation.
• Ability to document and report patient observations to licensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including taking blood pressure, oxygen levels, and temperature.
• Assist patients with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Transport patients and supplies within the facility.
• Support unit operations, including scheduling and coordinating workflow.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assistance

Safety precautions

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Carilion Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician for the Palliative Care Unit in Roanoke. You will support nursing staff with basic patient care, vitals, and daily activities, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role includes one-on-one patient support, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and participation in unit routines to optimize patient flow and family communication. Weekend and holiday rotation apply.