Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care 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 its Palliative Care Unit. This part-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, focusing on their comfort and well-being. You'll be part of a compassionate team, providing essential care and support to individuals facing serious illnesses. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to start their healthcare career in a supportive environment. Join a team that values collaboration, commitment, and compassion in delivering exceptional patient care.

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 with effective communication skills.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist patients with daily needs.
• Document patient observations and manage admissions 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

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Patient Care Technician - Palliative Care Unit - PT

Employment Status: Regular Part Time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Requisition Number: 150976

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 regular part time, working 7p-7a rotate to 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.
• 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: 150976
Employment Status: Regular Part Time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Shift Details: 7p-7a rotation to 7a-7p possible with weekends and holidays
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

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

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.