Patient Care Technician - MTN PCU

Job Overview

Employment Status:
Full time. Shift: Evening/Night. Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke. Requisition Number: R160718.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in a 20‑bed PCU dedicated to Neuro/Trauma surgery, secondary stroke care, an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Chronic Ventilator patients. The role is full‑time on the night shift, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. A $7,500 sign‑on bonus is available when the external candidate meets applicable guidelines.

• Performs basic clerical and technical clinical services related to patient care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
• Transports patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Contributes to performance‑improvement activities, participates in unit quality audits, and assists with chart audits.
• Supports unit scheduling, covers lunch assignments, receives and screens incoming calls, and routes calls to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintains cleanliness, performs safety/environmental rounds, and assists with registration and way finding.
• Processes equipment between patients, cleans unit equipment, and operates office equipment.
• Leads admission, transfer, and discharge processes, coordinates patient flow into and out of area using unit‑specific software and intranet.
• Assists with regulatory compliance, including code cart checks, refrigerator, glucose meter, and equipment room storage.
• May conduct phlebotomy, non‑sterile wound care dressings, saline lock replacement, and colostomy bag changes when competency appropriate.
• Participates in unit huddles, IDR/rounds, and unit or organizational councils/committees.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant required if working in a critical access facility.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for the position.

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 veteran status. Carilion is a drug‑free workplace.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Employer‑funded pension plan, vested after five years (voluntary 403(b)).
• Paid Time Off accumulated from day one.
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to a health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

Recruiter:
Sarah Boswell – srboswell
HR Service Center: 1‑800‑599‑2537