Patient Care Technician II, ED

CarolinaEast; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, NC is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to assist the nursing staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes performing assigned duties and some secretarial tasks and NA II skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, NC Nurses Aide I and II certifications, at least one year of acute care experience, and current AHA BLS. Excellent communication and patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency is required.
• NC Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II certifications are required.
• At least one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care.
• Strong communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
• Deliver outstanding customer service per CarolinaEast standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Include secretarial functions and NA II skills as part of daily tasks.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical duties

Patient communication

Age-specific care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurses Aide I certification

Nurses Aide II certification

Job description

Job Summary: 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.

• 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.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care, maintaining workflow despite interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability 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 the nursing 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.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC, 28560, US