PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / NURSING ASSISTANT I (PCT / NA) - Emergency Department

About the role

Northern Regional Hospital seeks talented and diverse faculty and staff to continue providing superior care. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive environment for growth.

Responsibilities

• Performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Works under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Frequent moving, lifting and positioning of patients as well as pushing and pulling of wheelchairs and stretchers along with additional equipment.
• Assigned patients may range from neonate through geriatrics.
• Involves clerical duties in relation to admission, transfer, and daily care of patients on assigned unit.
• May perform additional tasks such as insertion and maintenance of indwelling urinary catheters, O2 therapy setup and monitoring, wound care dressing changes and irrigation, peripheral IV site care and discontinuation of IV site, glucometer checks, and phlebotomy under the direction of an RN.
• May be assigned by the director in a dual role to take on responsibilities of unit clerk.
• Completes phlebotomy training and validation of competency.

Requirements

• Patient Care Technician: Current EMT or at least 2 years previous experience as an EMT or Current Nursing Assistant I listed with the NC DHSR Nurse Aide Registry. Phlebotomy certification or complete phlebotomy training in NRH Laboratory within 3 months of employment. Current CPR certification or attained within 3 months of employment.
• Nursing Assistant I: Listed with DHSR Nurse Aide Registry as Nursing Assistant I. Current CPR (or attained within 3 months of employment). Previous emergency department NA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Patient Care Technician: Must have current EMT or Nursing Assistant I license, CPR certification, and phlebotomy certification or training.
• Nursing Assistant I: Must have current CPR certification or attain it within 3 months of employment.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to support your needs today and anticipate your needs tomorrow, including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Daycare Expenses
• Northern $elect Retirement Plan (403(b) and 457(b)) and Roth IRA

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Details are available upon request.

Schedule

Schedules vary based on department needs and patient load. Shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.