Patient Care Technician I, Nephrology

CarolinaEast Health; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to assist the nursing staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes secretarial tasks and NA I skills to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Nurses Aide I certificate, basic medical terminology knowledge, and strong communication and customer service skills. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of the AA Early College Program.
• 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 preferred.
• Able to relate effectively to patients, families, physicians, staff and others using proper communication channels.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Customer service

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; AA Early College program completion

Nurses Aide I certificate (NC DoFS)

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.