Patient Care Technician - FT - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; WE'LL TRAIN

Job Summary

No experience required; we’ll train. Start work immediately with on-the-job training.  You can work here safely, and take pride knowing your work makes a difference. Various shift options are available with some units requiring rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays requirements.

Successful candidate MUST BE able to attend required orientation classes during day time hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks. These classes are mandatory! At least two classes are being conducted online, but the rest of them will require you to attend classes in person in Roanoke, VA.

Full-time Patient Care Technician / Nursing Assistant positions are eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus (on select units). Additional benefits include medical/vision, dental, and life insurances options as well as short-term and long-term disability coverages. You also begin earning Paid Time Off (PTO) from day one of employment and are automatically enrolled in the 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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This is the job opportunity where you can bring your valuable skills to life. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides care in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

As part of the health care team, the Patient Care Technician /Nursing Assistant performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients of all ages. The Patient Care Technician / Nursing Assistant also provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

Patient Care Technician job duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards.  Assists patients with activities of daily living. Transports patients, supplies, specimens, equipment, etc. within the facility.  Appropriately documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes.
• Reviews medical record for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes. 
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies. 
• Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment). Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges. Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.
 

Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Must successfully complete Basic Life Support Course within 6 months of hire.
 

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
 

Our Values

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.