Patient Care Technician - 10 West Unit - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is hiring a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant. This role involves providing essential nursing care, assisting patients with daily activities, and supporting the healthcare team in a medical-surgical unit. Ideal candidates are compassionate, skilled in communication, and dedicated to patient wellness. This full-time position includes a night shift and offers a sign-on bonus of $7,500.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Must complete orientation and competency validation.
• CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups.
• Document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

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Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Night

Requisition Number: 152754

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**

10 West is a 28 bed Medical-Surgical unit primarily consists of the geriatric population with a wide range of medical diagnoses. Together we work as a team to ensure the needs of our patients are met. The care we provide includes assistance with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe and comfortable space to heal as our patients transition home or to skilled-care facilities.

This position is full time, working the night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays

This position is eligible for a $7,500.00 sign-on bonus when successful candidate meets applicable guidelines.

Successful candidate MUST BE able to attend required orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks. These classes are mandatory!

If you want to learn more about being a Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant at Carilion or hear testimonials from current Nursing Assistants, please watch this VIDEO .

As a part of the patient care team, you’ll experience an environment defined by a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. This is a great opportunity start your health care career journey, within a setting renowned for clinical excellence.

You’ll provide nursing care that includes taking the patient's blood pressure, checking their oxygen levels and temperature, as well as assisting patients of all sexes and genders with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and other basic needs. The Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.

Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant job duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Appropriately document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Review medical records for outstanding orders.
  Process equipment between patients as needed (clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment).
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  Coordinate patient flow into/out of area using department/unit-specific software and Intranet.
• May also provide one-on-one patient care related to suicide or safety precautions.

What We Require:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Successfully complete orientation and competency validation.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) required within 6 months of hire.
• Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.

About Carilion

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage: Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

Requisition Number: 152754
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Night
Shift Details: EOW, Rotating Holidays
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For 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 Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. 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:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. 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.