Full-Time
Patient Care Technician
Updated on 8/3/2026
Carilion Clinic
5,001-10,000 employees
Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care
Compensation Overview
$17.39 - $24.35/hr
Roanoke, VA, USA
In Person
Mandatory daytime orientation is required Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the first two weeks.
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- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- No prior experience is required.
- A Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required if working in a critical access facility.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are required.
- Successful completion of orientation and competency validation for the position is required.
- Provide basic nursing care and perform technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards, including assisting 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 performance improvement activities and participate in obtaining desired service line and departmental outcomes.
- Assist with chart audits and participate in unit quality activities.
- Participate in unit activities and organization councils or committees.
- Lead unit huddles when assigned and participate in unit-based interdepartmental patient rounds.
- Support department and unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.
- Review medical records for outstanding orders and notify the nurse of stat orders and medication changes.
- Order department and unit supplies and equipment and stock and organize supplies.
- Assist with wayfinding, answer phones, and interact with patients and visitors.
- Process equipment between patients by cleaning unit-based equipment and gathering supplies needed to operate equipment.
- Operate and maintain general office equipment.
- Lead streamlined admission, transfer, and discharge processes while focusing on the patient experience.
- Assist in coordinating patient flow into and out of the area using department-specific software and the intranet.
- Welcome and assist patients and visitors, assist with registration, and serve as the face of the unit while modeling service-excellence behaviors.
- Answer phones and interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals; screen incoming calls through telephone and patient call systems, route calls, and take accurate messages.
- Monitor cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and perform safety and environmental rounds with multidisciplinary team members.
- Participate in the sitter process when appropriately competent.
- Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance, including refrigerator, glucose meter, equipment room storage, and assigned code cart checks.
- Perform phlebotomy when appropriately competent.
- Conduct nonsterile wound-care dressing changes when appropriately competent.
- Replace and remove saline locks when appropriately competent.
- Change colostomy bags when appropriately competent.
Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, Virginia
Founded
1976
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $2.15 million golf fundraiser expands pediatric oncology resources in Southwest Virginia.
- Select Medical joint rehab hospital opens new 50-bed inpatient capacity by 2028.
- Cancer clinical trials expansion strengthens specialty reputation and referral growth.
What critics are saying
- Sentara and Ballad Health keep pressuring Carilion's Southwest Virginia referral base.
- Crystal Spring Tower capacity costs hit before volumes fully ramp.
- Third-party technology dependence creates operational risk if GE HealthCare systems underperform.
What makes Carilion Clinic unique
- Roanoke-based not-for-profit system serving nearly 1 million Virginians.
- Combines hospitals, physician practices, research, philanthropy, and medical education.
- Uses GE HealthCare RTLS and asset management across Crystal Spring Tower.
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↑ 12%Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership. Virginia Western Community College > News from Virginia Western > Campus News > Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership Virginia Western Community College celebrates an award-winning healthcare program in the Roanoke Valley. The Virginia Workforce Association has named Carilion Clinic's Grow-Its-Own Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Program as recipient of the Talent Champion Award. Virginia Western and the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board collaborate with Carilion Clinic to operate the program. "The Virginia Workforce Association Talent Champion Award recognizes the power of partnership between Carilion Clinic and Virginia Western Community College," said Lauren Cumella, Healthcare Careers faculty member at Virginia Western. "I am proud to help students gain the skills and confidence needed to launch successful healthcare careers while strengthening the future healthcare workforce in our region. This award reflects the dedication and hard work of our students, faculty, and healthcare partners whose commitment to excellence makes a lasting impact on our community." The Grow-Its-Own MA-C Program offers cohorts three times each year - in March, July, and October. Applications are posted by Carilion Clinic approximately two months prior to the start of each cohort. Here is a news release from Carilion Clinic with more information about the partnership and award: ROANOKE, Va. - Carilion Clinic's Grow-Its-Own Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Program has earned the Virginia Workforce Association's Talent Champion Award. The award recognizes employers that go beyond filling positions by making meaningful investments in workforce development, career advancement, and innovative partnerships that create opportunities for individuals while strengthening communities. "This achievement reflects the strong collaboration between our educational and workforce development partners, clinic leaders, preceptors and program participants," said Christine Ugron, ambulatory clinical educator at Carilion. "Together, we've created a pathway that helps people enter healthcare careers while helping meet the workforce needs of our region. This recognition demonstrates what is possible when organizations work together to remove barriers to opportunity, invest in workforce development and create meaningful career pathways." Carilion developed the Grow-Its-Own MA-C Program in collaboration with the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board and Virginia Western Community College. The program offers a unique "learn and earn" pathway that combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience, preparing participants for successful careers in healthcare. This program is part of Carilion's broader workforce development focus to invest in talent from within the communities it serves. Through targeted training, educational partnerships, and hands-on experience, the program helps individuals gain the skills needed to launch healthcare careers while supporting the long-term growth of the region's healthcare workforce. By connecting education, training, and employment, the program helps build a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals prepared to serve patients across the region. The Virginia Workforce Association recognized Carilion's program for its innovative partnerships and exceptional outcomes, including a 100% certification pass rate, strong hiring and retention results, and a commitment to creating accessible pathways into healthcare careers. To learn more about career opportunities and workforce development programs at Carilion Clinic, visit CarilionClinic.org/careers. Post Views: 130
Community Foundation awards major grant to support Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. April 6, 2026 9:40 AM Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia announced on April 2, 2026, that it has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Carilion Clinic Foundation to support the addition of proton therapy at the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. Proton therapy is the most advanced technology for treating pediatric cancers and complex tumors. Its addition to the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will make Carilion's Roanoke facility a destination for cancer care. The closest proton therapy centers are currently in Fairfax and Hampton Roads, more than a three-hour drive away. "We are grateful to the Community Foundation and its many donors for their generosity that will benefit thousands of patients each year," said Mike Abbott, President of Carilion Medical Center. "With the support of dedicated partners like the Community Foundation, we can ensure our patients have access to the most advanced cancer care close to home." The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center, now under construction on Carilion's Riverside Campus in Roanoke, will dramatically improve access to cancer care for the region by doubling patient capacity, expanding access to advanced treatment options and broadening the range of clinical trials available. "This grant represents a significant investment in the health and future of Southwest Virginia, and the Community Foundation is honored to support a project that will bring lifesaving research and technology to the people who need it most," said Michelle Eberly, Director of Grants and Donor Engagement. The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center is expected to open in 2028. About Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia: Since 1988, Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia has enabled those who love the community to easily give back. The Foundation currently holds and administers over 400 funds established by individuals and families for the perpetual benefit of the community. Individuals interested in establishing their own personal or family legacy through an unrestricted endowment or any of the many other types of endowment funds offered by the Community Foundation should visit www.cfwesternva.org or call (540) 985-0204. About Carilion Clinic Foundation: The Carilion Clinic Foundation provides resources for equipment, programs and services that otherwise may not be possible. Philanthropic support from the community enhances Carilion Clinic's ability to provide excellence in health care and the patient experience. For more information, visit CarilionFoundation.org.
Q99 to host 23rd annual Miracle Day Radiothon for Carilion Children's. Ian Price March 5, 2026 2 minutes read Q99 will host its 23rd annual Miracle Day Radiothon Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at Carilion Children's in Roanoke. The daylong broadcast will feature stories of children from across Southwest Virginia who have received care at the hospital. All donations raised during the event stay local to support pediatric treatment in the region. Macy Ware, program director for Children's Miracle Network at Carilion Children's, said the fundraiser directly impacts families in the community. "When you call in and donate, you're saying yes to a child getting the treatment that they need. And you're saying yes to specialized equipment in our pediatric units and you're saying yes to keeping families close to home during the hardest times of their life," Ware said. "We're not just raising money from Miracle Day RadioThon. We're raising hope for families here in Southwest Virginia." Local focus. Ware emphasized the importance of keeping resources within the community. "We are highlighting stories of kids in our area. They are not far away. They're not in another state. They're right here in Southwest Virginia. They're here in our home, in our community and their kids that you're going to know on the radio," Ware said. "You're going to know these stories and you're going to know these children. And I think that's really important that this is a local radiothon where all the funds are staying local to help kids here at our hospital." The Radiothon supports pediatric treatment and specialized equipment at Carilion Children's hospital. Q99 is a sister station to WFIR and part of Wheeler Media Solutions' radio portfolio in the Roanoke region.
King joins Roanoke College from Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, where he has served as innovation manager and an assistant professor of medicine, respectively.