ER Patient Care Technician

UNC Health Careers; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash Hospitals is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support professional caregivers in patient care, transport, room setup, and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes patient comfort and safety, with on-site responsibilities across the emergency unit.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, NC CNA registry listing, BLS certification, and 1 year of clerical/customer service plus 6 months CNA experience. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Listed as Nurse Aide I on the NC DHHS Registry.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• One year of clerical or customer service experience and six months of CNA experience are required.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs every 2 hours or as directed.
• Records intake and outputs as directed.
• Performs urinary catheterization or in-and-out Foley procedures and documents accordingly.
• Sets up area for sterile procedures and documents accordingly.
• Performs minor orthopedic splinting under direction of the PA.
• Documents skin breakdowns and notifies RN.
• Removes IV catheter and documents accordingly.
• Transcribes, documents, and transmits physician orders and other pertinent information.
• Able to work in triage, minor treatment and acute areas following department policy.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health Nash Hospitals is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support professional caregivers in patient care, transport, room setup, and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes patient comfort and safety, with on-site responsibilities across the emergency unit.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, NC CNA registry listing, BLS certification, and 1 year of clerical/customer service plus 6 months CNA experience. English fluency is required.