Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care Unit - FT

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician for its Palliative Care Unit. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care. You will play a crucial role in assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and contributing to the overall well-being of individuals facing serious illnesses. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative team atmosphere, this role is perfect for those looking to start their healthcare career. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Access to Health and Wellness App

Discounts on Childcare

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including vital signs and basic patient needs.
• Document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Transport patients and manage admissions and discharges.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Unit-based Software

Job description

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Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care Unit - FT

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Requisition Number: 150971

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

The Palliative Care unit is an adult inpatient medical-surgical unit with 10 private patient rooms that have excellent views of the Roanoke Valley. Comprised of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, our nursing team is specially trained at providing care for people living with serious illness. Palliative Care focuses on relief of symptoms and stressors of a serious illness. Our focus is patient-centered, and with the Palliative Care team, we provide interprofessional assessment and comprehensive management of patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and bereavement needs.

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

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus when the 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 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. 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: 150971
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Shift Details: 7p-7a rotate to 7a-7p possible with weekends and holidays
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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 visiting our Total Rewards Page.

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.

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.