Patient Care Technician I, ICU

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Coastal Carolina is looking for a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care. This position requires direct supervision by a registered nurse, encompassing a mixture of clerical and patient care duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Nurse Aide I certificate, and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our community.

Benefits

Robust benefits package for full-time employees

Recognition as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Nurse Aide I certificate required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient and staff duties under RN supervision.
• Perform secretarial functions and maintain patient care records.
• Organize confidential clerical responsibilities while ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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