Patient Care Technician I, 4Medical

About the role

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. Duties include, but are not limited to, secretarial functions and some basic nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial functions such as typing, filing, and answering phones.
• Assist with patient care activities as directed by the nursing staff.
• Provide support in maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• 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.
• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting, either as a unit secretary or as a Nurse Aide I preferred.
• 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.
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintain current AHA BLS certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidentiality and organizational skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

CarolinaEast Health System offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with some evening and weekend shifts as needed.