Patient Care Technician II, Supplemental 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 Technician II to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care. This role involves performing nursing aide tasks and clerical responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Ideal candidates possess required certifications and excellent communication skills, ensuring outstanding customer service.

Benefits

Robust benefits package for full-time employees

Benefits for part-time-plus and part-time staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nurse Aide I and II certifications required.
• At least one year of experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with assigned duties.
• Perform secretarial functions and NA II skills.
• Maintain workflow despite interruptions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

Nurse Aide I certification

Nurse Aide II certification

AHA BLS 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.

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.
• 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.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.