Patient Care Technician I, 4Medical

CarolinaEast Health; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System in North Carolina is hiring a Patient Care Tech I who assists the nursing staff with patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

This role includes secretarial tasks and NA I duties, requiring strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and maintenance of AHA BLS. The successful candidate will contribute to our patient-centered care and uphold CarolinaEast's standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Nurses Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care.
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service per CarolinaEast's standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing staff with duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform secretarial functions and NA I skills as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology understanding

Confidential clerical organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Nurses Aide I certificate

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