Patient Care Technician - Full Time Days 7a-7p

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including taking blood pressure, checking oxygen levels and temperature.
• Assist patients of all sexes and genders with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and other basic needs.
• Provide one‑on‑one care for patients on suicide or safety precautions.
• Attend required orientation classes Monday‑Friday, 8 am–5 pm for the first 2 weeks (mandatory).
• Perform basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to patient care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort.
• Provide quality service through a team‑oriented, collaborative approach.
• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups per established standards.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Participate in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes.
• Exhibit competent knowledge of EMR and assist with chart audits.
• Participate in unit quality surveillance activities.
• Actively participate in unit shared governance and/or organization councils/committees.
• May lead unit huddles; participate in IDR's (unit‑based interdepartmental patient rounds).
• Provide support for department/unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.
• Review medical records for outstanding orders and notify nurse of stat orders and medication changes.
• Order department/unit supplies and equipment; stock and organize supplies.
• Assist with customer service: way‑finding, answering phones, making meaningful connections with patients and visitors.
• Process equipment between patients as needed (clean unit‑based equipment and gather supplies).
• Operate and maintain general office equipment; follow procedures for timely equipment repairs.
• Lead streamlined admission, transfer, and discharge processes, keeping patient experience as top focus.
• Assist in coordination of patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific