Patient Care Technician I, Nephrology

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern, Morehead City (NC, NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, NC, is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff with assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes NA I skills and light clerical tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency and a Nurses Aide I certificate, with preference for at least one year in an acute care setting. Strong communication and patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; transcripts may be required.
• 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.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care in a busy workflow.
• Strong communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Medical terminology understanding

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurses Aide I certificate (NC DFS)

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.