Summer Internship - Patient Care Technician - 8 ICU CST

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Carilion Clinic, an internship is more than just a summer job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your career and in the community. Spend your summer developing new skills, building your resume, and learning about health care careers. In addition to completing the application, you must upload one professional resume and one letter of reference to your application. You will also need to complete additional assessments that will be emailed to you. The deadline for all the application materials and assessments to be completed is March 16, 2026. #summerinternship Summer Internship program will start on 6/1 and run through 7/31 The Intern supports departmental operations within an assigned department while gaining hands-on, practical experience in the healthcare field. Interns work under the supervision of a department leader or designee and contribute to daily operations, projects such as research or strategic initiatives as well as other duties as assigned. 8 Crystal Spring Tower Intensive Care Unit (8 CST ICU) is a 12-bed specialized surgical intensive care unit that serves several primary patient populations. Our critical care nurses’ practice in a setting where patients require complex ongoing assessment, multiple therapies, and interventions. This unit has a reputation for excellence and currently the only ICU within the Carilion Clinic system to be recognized with a Gold Level Beacon Award by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Our nurses rely upon a specialized body of knowledge, skills, and experience to provide care to patients after vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, interventional radiology, or an acute stroke. You will provide nursing care that includes taking the patient's blood pressure, checking their oxygen levels and temperature, as well as assisting patients of all sexes and genders with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and other basic needs. The Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.

Requirements

Education: Two years of High School required.
Experience: None required.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration/Life Support: May be required to obtain/maintain BLS.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Good interpersonal, organizational, communication, and listening skills.
Manual dexterity and visual perception.
Job requires good hearing, clear understandable speech, and good finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

Work under the supervision of a department leader or designee to complete assigned duties.
Assist with operational, administrative or professional tasks aligned with department needs and the intern’s academic program.
Observe, document, and communicate work progress, findings, or issues to the supervising leader or team.
Interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization using appropriate communication methods.
Participate in staff meetings, project meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as requested.
Proactively seek out learning opportunities, manage time effectively, and appropriately prioritize assignments.
Follow all organizational policies, procedures, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Provide nursing care that includes taking the patient's blood pressure, checking their oxygen levels and temperature, as well as assisting patients of all sexes and genders with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and other basic needs.
The Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.