Patient Care Technician II, 3IMC

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for its Intermediate Care Unit. The role involves assisting registered nurses in providing care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, while ensuring high-quality service in line with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Benefits

Robust benefits package for full-time employees

Accolades for healthcare excellence

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Nurses Aide I and II certifications required.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform secretarial functions and NA II skills.

Skills

Customer Service

Understanding of Medical Terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Nurses Aide I Certification

Nurses Aide II Certification

Current AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary: 3IMC is a twenty-four bed Intermediate Care Unit cardiac specific unit. The registered nurse provides direct care to patients that require a higher level of care and continuous cardiac monitoring. The following types of patients are admitted to the unit: atrial/ventricle dysrhythmias, bradycardia/tachycardia events, post catheterization, post pacemaker placements, and heart failure patients. 3IMC also provides care to medical IMC level patients.The Patient Care Technician II assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patient and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Tech II duties include but are not limited to secretarial functions and NA II 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 required.
• Nurses Aide I certification listed with Division of Facility Services and Nurses Aide II certification by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Some understanding of medical terminology.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting, either as a unit secretary or as a Nurses Aide I or Nurses Aide II is preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.