Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit - PT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician for the Oncology Unit. This part-time role involves providing essential nursing care, supporting patients with their daily needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will gain invaluable experience in a setting renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to start your healthcare career, this opportunity allows you to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Health and Wellness App Access

Childcare Discounts

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Patient Care

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Department/Unit-Specific Software

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit - PT

Employment Status: Regular Part Time

Shift: Day/Night

Requisition Number: 148575

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

The Oncology Unit is a 22 bed blended medical-surgical/progressive cancer care unit that specializes in the complex care of the Oncology patient. Nurses utilize the science and art of nursing while collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family.

This position is regular part time, working 7p-7a rotate 7a-7p with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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!

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 to 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 and process equipment between patients as needed.
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges and 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: 148575
Employment Status: Regular Part Time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Night
Shift Details: 7p-7a rotate 7a-7p with weekends
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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. 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 visiting our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an affirmative action and 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.