Patient Care Technician I- 3IMC

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician I assists nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Duties include secretarial functions and Nurse Aide I skills. The position requires providing care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit, while organizing clerical responsibilities and patient care and maintaining workflow amid interruptions and changing priorities. The technician is expected to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others, and deliver customer service consistent with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, or completion of the third year in a community college AA Early College Program with transcripts provided to HR.
• Nurse Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.
• Some understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care while maintaining workflow amid interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and others using proper communication channels.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit or units.
• Knowledge of life-span growth and development principles and ability to assess patient-status data, interpret information to identify age-specific needs, and provide appropriate care according to department policies and procedures.
• 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 as a unit secretary or Nurse Aide I is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform secretarial functions and Nurse Aide I skills.
• Organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care while maintaining workflow despite interruptions and changing priorities.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, following unit, area, and department policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others using proper channels.
• Deliver outstanding customer service consistent with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED