PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - 8 West PCU - FT
Employment Status:Full timeShift:Evening/Night (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:R161992 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - 8 West PCU - FT (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:8 WPCU – The Enhanced Monitoring Unit is a 27-bed specialty step-down environment focused on gastrointestinal (GI) and pulmonary care. Our patients require comprehensive monitoring and interventions that bridge the gap between intensive care and acute medical-surgical nursing. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, the Enhanced Monitoring Unit provides nurses with a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.The Patient Care Technician performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients. Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. 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. These classes are mandatory!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.The Patient Care TechnicianProvides basic nursing care and performs technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living.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.Assists with chart audits.Participates in unit quality activities.Actively participates in unit activities 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.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.Assists with wayfinding, answering phones, making meaningful connections with patient and visitors.Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment).Operates and maintains general office equipment.Leads streamlined, timely and comprehensive admission, transfer, and discharge processes keeping the patient experience as the top focus.Assists in coordination of patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Is aware of unit outcomes and metrics and promotes process improvement initiatives that add value to our outcomes and/or organizational mission.Welcomes and assists patients and vi...