Patient Care Technician - 7 West PCU - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke, Virginia, Seattle (VA, MN, WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant to join their team at a renowned hospital. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing care, assisting patients with daily needs while ensuring their comfort and safety. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values compassion and commitment to high-quality care. With a focus on professional development and a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to start their healthcare career. Join a team that prioritizes patient well-being and excellence in service.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills.
• Document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant License

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

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

This 26 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care and management of acute and chronic heart failure and other CVI medical conditions. They serve as the alternate unit for medicine observation patients.

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

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00sign-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.
• Close attention to detail.
• 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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred.
• 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: 151594
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: D + EOW
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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