Patient Care Technician I, Rehab

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

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, NC seeks a Patient Care Tech I to assist the nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Rehabilitation Hospital is a 20-bed unit focused on comprehensive rehabilitative care and education.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Nurses Aide I certificate, knowledge of medical terminology, and a current BLS certification, with at least one year in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Assist nursing staff under RN supervision with patient care tasks.
• Perform secretarial and NA I duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate understanding of growth and development relevant to patient age.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Relate effectively to patients, families, and staff using proper channels.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff.
• Support care activities and clinical tasks as directed by registered nurses.
• Maintain confidentiality and organize clerical responsibilities during shifts.
• Communicate care needs clearly with the care team and families.
• Maintain current BLS certification and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

The Rehabilitation Hospital is a 20 bed comprehensive medical rehabilitation unit. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, quality, interdisciplinary rehabilitative care, including 24 hour comprehensive nursing. Rehab Nursing provides patient and family education, comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care, and reinforces skills learned in therapy to help patients return to their maximum level of independence.

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.