Patient Care Technician I

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff with patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include secretarial tasks and NA I skills, contributing to high-quality patient support.

The role requires a Nurses Aide I certificate, a high school diploma or equivalent, understanding of medical terminology, and at least one year in acute care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Nurses Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.
• Some understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care, managing workflow during interruptions and changing priorities.
• Deliver outstanding customer service upholding CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Patient care

Education

Nurses Aide I certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Tech I assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Tech I duties include, but are not limited to, secretarial functions and NA I skills.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalency; or completion of third year in the AA Early College Program of a community college and provide transcripts to HR.


• Nurses Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.


• Some understanding of medical terminology.


• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting, either as a unit secretary or as a Nurse Aide I preferred.


• Able to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care, maintaining workflow despite interruptions and changing priorities.


• Able to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.


• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s).


• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/ area’s/ department’s policies and procedures.


• Maintain current BLS certification.


• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.