Patient Care Technician I, Neuro

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 including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing patient records.
• Assist nurses with patient care tasks as directed.
• Provide support during patient admissions and discharges.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Organize and prioritize work tasks to ensure smooth workflow.

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.
• 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.
• Able to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Some understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Confidentiality and organizational skills.
• Basic nursing skills.
• Customer service orientation.

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. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but part-time positions are available.

CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. 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.