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Full time
Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R162848 LEAD PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - 8 Mountain PCU - FT (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
8 MPCU – This 20 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care and management of patients on the Hospitalist service with Pulmonary and other medicine related illnesses. They are the alternate unit for Renal and other medical patients as seen on 9SPCU. This unit can take 2 chronically ventilated patients.
The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines.
The Lead Patient Care Tech
- Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Appropriately 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.
- Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
- Participates in unit quality surveillance activities.
- Actively participate in unit shared governance and/or organization councils/committees.
- Will lead unit huddle; participate in IDR's (unit based interdepartmental patient rounds).
- Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.
- Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
- Assists with customer service in 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. Follows procedures for timely equipment repairs.
- 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 visitors; assists with registration. Serves as “face” of the unit; role models service excellence behaviors at all times.
- Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Receives and screens incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately.
- Monitors cleanliness of the unit waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds on unit and with multidisciplinary team members.
- Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance. (Refrigerator, glucose meters, equipment room storage, assisting with code cart checks as assigned etc.
- May be responsible for phlebotomy (competency appropriate).
- May conduct nonsterile wound care dressings (competency appropriate).
- May replace and remove saline locks (competency appropriate).
- May do colostomy bag changes (competency appropriate).
- The Lead PCT assists with ongoing training, and precepting of new and current employees.
- Meets with new hire PCTS for orientation planning.
- Engages in evidenced based practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication etc.
- May be required to support multiple nursing units. Interacts with unit staff, patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments, and the general public.
- Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. If assigned to perform patient care tasks, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
- May be required to sit with patients on suicide precautions or confusion.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, requiring use of prioritization and time management skills.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
- May be required to work at multiple Carilion facilities.
- Functions as a key member of the health care team and performs tasks as delegated by licensed staff.
- Interacts with unit staff, patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments, and the general public.
- Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazardous materials and combative patients. Physical requirements include lifting, prolonged periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking.
- Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
- Follows set guidelines and procedures in the execution of daily tasks. Work is reviewed by others to ensure compliance goals are met.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Observes and documents data reflective of the patients’ status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
What We Require:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Experience: 1 to 2 years' experience in direct patient care required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: If employee is working in a critical access facility, a Certified Nursing Assistant is required. AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Compensation Range:
$20.10 - $28.14Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
JAMIE RATLIFF
Recruiter Email:
jsratliff@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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 veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Employment Status:
Full time
Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R162848 LEAD PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - 8 Mountain PCU - FT (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
8 MPCU – This 20 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care and management of patients on the Hospitalist service with Pulmonary and other medicine related illnesses. They are the alternate unit for Renal and other medical patients as seen on 9SPCU. This unit can take 2 chronically ventilated patients.
The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available when external candidate meets applicable guidelines.
The Lead Patient Care Tech
- Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Appropriately 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.
- Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits.
- Participates in unit quality surveillance activities.
- Actively participate in unit shared governance and/or organization councils/committees.
- Will lead unit huddle; participate in IDR's (unit based interdepartmental patient rounds).
- Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including covering lunch assignments.
- Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
- Assists with customer service in 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. Follows procedures for timely equipment repairs.
- 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 visitors; assists with registration. Serves as “face” of the unit; role models service excellence behaviors at all times.
- Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals. Receives and screens incoming calls via telephone and patient call system. Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately.
- Monitors cleanliness of the unit waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds on unit and with multidisciplinary team members.
- Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance. (Refrigerator, glucose meters, equipment room storage, assisting with code cart checks as assigned etc.
- May be responsible for phlebotomy (competency appropriate).
- May conduct nonsterile wound care dressings (competency appropriate).
- May replace and remove saline locks (competency appropriate).
- May do colostomy bag changes (competency appropriate).
- The Lead PCT assists with ongoing training, and precepting of new and current employees.
- Meets with new hire PCTS for orientation planning.
- Engages in evidenced based practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication etc.
- May be required to support multiple nursing units. Interacts with unit staff, patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments, and the general public.
- Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. If assigned to perform patient care tasks, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span, possess the ability to recognize and report data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
- May be required to sit with patients on suicide precautions or confusion.
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, requiring use of prioritization and time management skills.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients.
- May be required to work at multiple Carilion facilities.
- Functions as a key member of the health care team and performs tasks as delegated by licensed staff.
- Interacts with unit staff, patients, physicians, families, visitors, management, ancillary departments, and the general public.
- Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, biohazardous materials and combative patients. Physical requirements include lifting, prolonged periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking.
- Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
- Follows set guidelines and procedures in the execution of daily tasks. Work is reviewed by others to ensure compliance goals are met.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Observes and documents data reflective of the patients’ status, interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age and specific needs, and provides the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
What We Require:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Experience: 1 to 2 years' experience in direct patient care required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: If employee is working in a critical access facility, a Certified Nursing Assistant is required. AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Compensation Range:
$20.10 - $28.14Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
JAMIE RATLIFF
Recruiter Email:
jsratliff@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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 veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Technician
Document your technical credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to match your qualifications to the posted job requirements exactly. Gather official transcripts, certifications, and employer letters that confirm your years of hands-on experience before the recruitment process begins, so nothing stalls at the DOL stage.
Verify your O*NET occupational classification early
Lead Technician roles map to specific SOC codes in O*NET, and your employer's PERM filing must align with the correct code. Misclassification can trigger an audit. Confirm the SOC code that matches your actual duties before your employer drafts the job description.
Search Migrate Mate for green-card-sponsoring employers
Many manufacturers, utilities, and engineering firms sponsor Lead Technicians for permanent residence but don't advertise it prominently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role, so you can target your application toward companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a 30-day supervised recruitment test with specific advertising steps before filing. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed PERM filings before and how long their internal process takes, so you can plan around realistic timelines.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 category fit
If your Lead Technician role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Otherwise, EB-3 skilled worker covers roles requiring at least two years of training. Your category affects your priority date queue, particularly if you were born in India or China.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wages
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupational category and location. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions lets you confirm the offered wage meets the legal threshold, which prevents delays when USCIS reviews the I-140.
Green Card Lead Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Lead Technician qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 skilled worker applies if the role requires at least two years of training or experience, which most Lead Technician positions do. EB-2 applies if your employer documents that the job requires an advanced degree, or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. Your employer chooses the category based on how the job is defined in the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship for Lead Technicians differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with the employer filing a prevailing wage determination and completing a formal recruitment test with the Department of Labor before submitting Form I-140 to USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 stage.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved. Changing employers before either threshold is met generally requires starting the PERM process again.
How do I find Lead Technician employers who already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by role and location, which saves you from applying to companies that have never navigated PERM. Manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and infrastructure employers are among the most active sponsors for Lead Technician roles because the positions require demonstrated technical expertise that is harder to source domestically on short notice.
What documents do I need to support my employer's PERM filing for a Lead Technician role?
You'll need official transcripts or diplomas, copies of any relevant technical certifications or licenses, and employer reference letters that confirm your job titles, dates of employment, and specific duties. If you're substituting work experience for a degree, letters must clearly state the number of years and the technical skills you used. Gaps or vague language in these documents are a common reason DOL requests additional evidence during PERM review.