Patient Care Technician - 9 West Unit - FT

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant to join their team at a renowned hospital. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide essential nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting patients with daily activities. The role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, ensuring high-quality patient care. With a supportive environment focused on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to start their healthcare career. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills.
• Transport patients and document observations accurately.
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

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

9 West - This 27 bed unit certified in Advance Hip and Knee from the Joint Commission, is the primary Surgery unit for elective Orthopedic spine and joint procedures. They serve as the alternate unit for trauma, neurosurgery, urology and other surgery and medicine patients.

This position is full time, working 1845-0715with 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.
• 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: 151593
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Evening/Night
Shift Details: 12 hr shifts and EOW from 1845-0715
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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