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Begin your career here

Make a positive, lasting impact—on your career and in your community.

Nurture your talent

You are here because you’re enthusiastic about creating a positive difference in the lives of others. Begin your career at Carilion Clinic, and we’ll provide a spark of inspiration that can set off a relentless desire to learn, grow, and achieve something special. 

We offer the development resources, technology, support, in-house training classes, and rewards to pursue your dreams in engaging new directions. Whether you’re an experienced care provider or just beginning your career, we’re committed to the development of each professional on our team.

Start your journey to success

Join us in nursing support, dining and nutrition services, environmental services, office support, one of our 'trainee' programs, or one of our other vital areas and make a positive, lasting impact—on your career and in your community. Our not-for-profit, mission-driven health system is built on progress and partnerships. And we rely on talented individuals like you to continue our legacy of excellence.

Create your own path

In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. Some begin their career here in one of our many positions that require no prior experience, like the ones listed below. Other team members  join Carilion as an experienced professional. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you create a growth path  based on your skills and interests.

One way to grow is to take apply to one of the training programs we offer throughout the year. Trainees engaged in these programs are paid for their work and training time. The education and clinical training are also provided at no cost to the trainees. To learn how you can get into one of these programs, contact Grow@CarilionClinic.org.
  • Medical assistant applicant
  • Police officer recruit
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Paramedic
  • Limited radiologic technologist
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Pharmacy tech in training
 
We look forward to helping you find your place within Carilion Clinic. 

Featured entry-level positions

Start here to gain experience and build your career path.

Dining & nutritional services

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Clinical transporter I

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EKG technician

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Environmental tech I

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Healthcare administrative associate

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Medical office tech

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Mobility aide

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Patient care tech

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Patient observation assistant

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Perioperative tech

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Psychiatric tech

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Rehabilitation aide

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Virtual monitoring tech

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A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Frequently asked questions

Carilion volunteers are just like you—they have a heart for helping others. By giving just a few hours each week, our volunteers support patients, families, and staff across Carilion facilities in Roanoke, New River Valley, Lexington, and Franklin County. Their compassion and dedication play an important role in creating a positive experience for our patients. Visit our Volunteer Services page to learn more. 

Visit the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers to explore resources, career pathway maps, in-demand career information, learning opportunities, podcast, and details about the BRPHSC Student Ambassador Program.

Carilion is an academic medical teaching hospital committed to shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Whether you're in high school exploring career options or a college student preparing to graduate and begin work, we offer hands-on experiences, internships, externships, and long-term programs to help you grow.
From summer jobs and flex positions to immersive learning through our Scholars Program and Visiting Student Affairs, there’s a path for every stage of your journey. Wherever you start, we’re here to support your future in healthcare. Visit our Students and Grad page to learn more.

At Carilion, a summer internship is more than just a summer job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your career and in the community. Spend your summer developing new skills, building your resume, and exploring healthcare careers. We offer positions with flexible hours in Roanoke and the New River Valley for individuals 16 and older. 

The application period is typically in early spring (March), and the internship runs June through July, but may vary. 

For more information, email GrowWithUs@carilionclinic.org.

We offer several training programs throughout the year to help employees grow and advance their skills. Trainees engaged in these programs are paid for their time in the program. The education and clinical training are also provided at no cost to the trainees. To learn how you can get into one of these programs, search "trainee" or contact Grow@CarilionClinic.org.
  • Medical assistant applicant
  • Police officer recruit
  • Emergency medical technician
  • Paramedic
  • Limited radiologic technologist
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Pharmacy tech in training

We have many nonclinical roles inside Carilion including administration, police and security, finance, housekeeping, dining services, maintenance, and more. Your work, no matter what level, can make an impact.

That's okay. We have several entry-level positions as well at 'trainee' positions that may be of interest. See the list further down on this page.

We often offer on-the-job training programs, such as our EMT Trainee, that pays you while giving you the skills and education to take the certification exam. For more information contact Grow@CarilionClinic.org.

We recommend joining our talent community. Once you upload your resume, our system can begin matching you to jobs based on interest, education and skills.  

Yes. We sometimes hire HVAC specialists, plumbers, painters, carpenters, as well as other trad school, vocational school, and fast tract program graduates. We recommend joining our talent community. Once you upload your resume, our system can begin matching you to open jobs based on interest, education and skills.  

Our culture

Through our seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician group, advanced primary care practices and outpatient centers, we're inspiring our communities—and each other—to live better lives. Our employees work together to provide collaborative, compassionate care to nearly one million people throughout Virginia. At Carilion, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and foster a culture of creativity, innovation and curiosity in our pursuit of excellence. 
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Benefits, pay and well-being

Your pay and work are just one part of your life. We offer a well-rounded benefits package, with plenty of perks and well-being resources, for all of the other parts.
Competitive wages and shift differentials
On-site job training
Paid time off, accrued from day one
Comprehensive benefits package
Retirement savings options
Career-development and education classes
*Benefits availability is based on employment status