Patient Care Technician I, SCU

CarolinaEast•New Bern, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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. CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care throughout the Coastal Carolina region. It features a 350-bed, full-service medical center offering a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services with advanced medical technologies. The system employs over 3,200 team members and manages physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Employees cultivate a culture of excellence, ensuring patients receive care comparable to larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community-focused environment. CarolinaEast provides a robust benefits package for full-time, part-time plus, and part-time staff. The medical center is recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, and has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek.

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
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
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s)
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
Maintain current BLS certification
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an acute care setting, either as a unit secretary or as a Nurse Aide I

Responsibilities

Assist the nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
Perform secretarial functions
Perform Nurse Aide I (NA I) skills
Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s)
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
Provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/ area’s/ department’s policies and procedures