Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant - Cardiovascular Thoracic OutpatientServices - FT

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Roanoke ,VA, US, 24014

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**

Cardiovascular Thoracic Outpatient Services (CTOS) is a 25 bed unit. Our primary patient population is prep and recovery of outpatient cardiology patients such as cardiac cath, EP Lab, cardioversions and cardiac surgery. In addition we accept a few PCU patients. Our typical length of stay is approximately 1 day or less. Among other typical duties, our nursing assistants are responsible for doing EKGs, the admission surgery preps, assisting with ADLs, transportation of patients, and frequent vital signs after procedure then routine every 4 hours.

This position is full time, working 6:30pm-7:00am 3 nights per week (Monday-Thursday)

$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus is available per applicable guidelines.

If you want to learn more about being a Nursing Assistant at Carilion or hear testimonials from current Nursing Assistants, please watch this VIDEO .

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/Nursing Assistant 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
  
  Successful Candidate must be available for training and orientation during day shift hours, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, for the first 3-4 weeks of employment. This training is MANDATORY!
  
  What We Require:
  
  Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  
  Experience: Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.
  
  Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
  
  LIfe Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.
  
  Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
  
  About Carilion
  
  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.
  
  Requisition Number: 138177
  Employment Status: Full time
  Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  Shift: Night
  Shift Details: 6:30pm-7:00am 3 nights per week M-Th
  Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
  Recruiter Email: srboswell@carilionclinic.org
  For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  
  Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
  
  
  
  Please see job description
  
  
  
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