Patient Care Technician I, Supplemental Nursing Pool

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

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System seeks a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff in providing quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include performing clerical tasks, maintaining patient care workflow, and fostering effective communication with patients and staff, while upholding high standards of service excellence.

Benefits

Robust benefits package for full-time employees

Additional benefits for part-time staff

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; or completion of AA Early College Program.
• Nurse Aide I certificate listed with NC Department of Facilities Services.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients.
• Perform secretarial functions and patient care tasks.
• Deliver outstanding customer service adhering to Standards of Excellence.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication

Understanding of Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

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