Patient Care Technician - 10 MTN PCU - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Carilion Clinic Roanoke is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 10 MTN PCU. This full-time night shift role supports nursing through basic care, vital sign checks, and patient comfort within a 20-bed telemetry unit.

The position includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates, with a schedule that includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• May require CNA certification for certain facilities or roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care and performs technical skills for specified age groups.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and documents observations.
• Transports patients, supplies and equipment; maintains unit cleanliness and safety.
• Supports registration, answers calls, and participates in unit quality activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Status:Full timeShift:Evening/Night (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:R162216 Patient Care Technician - 10 MTN PCU - FT (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:The Patient Care Technician performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients. Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.10 MTN PCU—this 20 bed telemetry PCU specialized in the care and management of all general and bariatric surgery patients. This unit houses the majority of Enhanced Recovery (ERAS) patients. They also serve as the alternate unit for neurotrauma surgery patients, hospitalist/medicine patients, and urology/other surgery patients.This position is full time, working the night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays.A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines.The Patient Care TechnicianProvides basic nursing care and performs technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living.Documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.Transports patients, supplies, specimens, equipment, etc. within the facility.Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes.Assists with chart audits.Participates in unit quality activities.Actively participates in unit activities and/or organization councils/committees.May lead unit huddle; participate in IDR's (unit based interdepartmental patient rounds)Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.Reviews medical record for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.Assists with wayfinding, answering phones, making meaningful connections with patient and visitors.Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment).Operates and maintains general office equipment.Leads streamlined, timely and comprehensive admission, transfer, and discharge processes keeping the patient experience as the top focus.Assists in coordination of patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Is aware of unit outcomes and metrics and promotes process improvement initiatives that add value to our outcomes and/or organizational mission.Welcomes and assists patients and visitors; assists with registration. Serves as “face” of the unit; role models service excellence behaviors at all times.Answers phones and interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Receives and screens incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accuratelyMonitors cleanliness of the waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds on unit and with multidisciplinary team membersParticipates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate).Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance. (refrigerator, glucose meters, equipment room storage, assisting with code cart checks as assigned etcMay be responsible for phlebotomy (competency appropriate)May conduct nonsterile wound care dressings (competency appropriate)May replace and remove saline locks (competency appropriate)May do colostomy bag changes (competency appropriate).What We Require:Education: High School Diploma or GED required.Experience: None.Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: If employee is working in a critical access facility, a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Compensation Range:$17.39 - $24.35Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.Recruiter:SARAH BOSWELLRecruiter Email:[e-mail] more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policiesBenefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision BenefitsEmployer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centersAccess to our health and wellness app, Personify HealthDiscounts on childcareContinued education and training