Patient Care Technician II- BTAR

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Patient Care Technician II, you will provide essential direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This role involves assisting with examinations, supporting patients in various settings, and ensuring a compassionate approach to care. Your contributions will help make a lasting impact on the well-being of patients and their families, while working in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card and Nurse Aide I Registry listing.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with examinations and procedures.
• Observe, document, and report patient information and changes.
• Provide care/treatments such as vital signs and wound care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Nurse Assistant II Course

BCLS Certification

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician II- BTAR role at UNC Health

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our team. We serve a diverse patient base across Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. Our commitment is to provide exceptional care through excellence, compassion, and innovation, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in making a lasting impact on community health and wellbeing.

Summary

Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in hospital, clinic, or home health settings under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

Responsibilities

1. Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and procurement of supplies, including during emergencies.
2. In psychiatric settings, aid patients with reality orientation, participate in behavior plans, support therapy, de-escalate aggression, assist with physical management of aggressive patients, facilitate play for children, and monitor therapeutic activities.
3. Observe, document, and report patient information and significant changes in condition.
4. Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
5. Provide care/treatments such as vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, and patient interactions as per care plan.
6. Assist with routine activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulation.
7. Perform indirect care duties like cleaning, restocking, sterilizing, transporting, and clerical tasks.
8. Reinforce patient teaching, document understanding, and distribute educational materials.

Other Requirements

• Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card and Nurse Aide I Registry listing.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Proficiency in keyboard, word processing, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Potential requirement to complete a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course within first year.