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Posted 1 weeks agoPatient Care Technician - 10 West Unit - PT
Roanoke, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- You will 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.
- 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.
- This position is part time, working the day/evening/night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays As part of the health care team, the Patient Care Technician performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients of all ages.
- Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards.
- Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
- Job Scope: May be required to support multiple nursing units.
- If assigned to perform patient care tasks, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s
- May be required to sit with patients on suicide precautions or confusion.
- Ability to perform responsibilites in a fast-paced environment, requiring use of prioritization and time mangement skills.
- May be required to work at multiple Carilion facilities.
- Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
- 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 . What We Require: Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- experience in direct patient care preferred.
- If employee is working in a critical access facility, a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
- Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire. Other Minimum
- Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
Benefits
- Employment Status: Part time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R160561 Patient Care Technician - 10 West Unit - PT (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: As a part of the patient care team, you'll
- This is a great opportunity start your health care career journey, within a setting renowned for clinical excellence.
- The care we provide includes assistance with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe and comfortable space to heal as our patients transition home or to skilled-care facilities.
- Organizational Responsibility: Functions as a key member of the health care team and performs tasks as delegated by licensed staff.
- Responsibilities: Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
- 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.
- benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
- benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) 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
Contact
- The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: SARAH BOSWELL Recruiter Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
- For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
Additional details
- experience an environment defined by a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development.
- The Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.
- These classes are mandatory! 10 West is a 28 bed Medical-Surgical unit primarily consists of the geriatric population with a wide range of medical diagnoses.
- Together we work as a team to ensure the needs of our patients are met.
- Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
- Appropriately documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
- Transports patients, supplies, specimens, equipment, etc. within the facility.
- Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
- Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes.
- Participates in unit quality surveillance activities Actively participate in unit shared governance and/or organization councils/committees May lead unit huddle; participate in IDR's (unit based interdepartmental patient rounds) Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.