Patient Care Technician II - Critical Care
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
Other information:
**Educational Requirements:**
● Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
● Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
● Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
● Current BCLS certification.
**Professional Experience Requirements:**
● Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
● Ability to operate standard office machines.
● Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Patient Care Technician I- Critical Care Unit
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies.
2. Critically review patient care documentation making note of any significant changes in the patient's condition and make an immediate report to a registered nurse or physician.
3. Provide a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/ patient call lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records. Perform routine quality assurance audits, safety checks, and inventory of supplies.
4. Provide administrative and clerical support including PI audits and data entry
5. Provide clinical support assistance to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment, troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing linens, checking supply inventory, re-stocking supplies, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, and assisting in the orientation of new employees and students.
6. Provide direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with ambulation. Measure and record vital signs, and patient height and weight. May be responsible for specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, and/or postural drainage. Performs Oxygen room set-up and monitors oxygen flow-rate, performs oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning, tracheostomy care, fecal impaction removal, sterile dressing change wound irrigation, IV fluid assembly and monitoring, IV site care and discontinue peripheral IV, ostomy irrigation and care, urinary catheterization and irrigation, performs established oral, nasogastric, gastrostomy tube feeding
7. Reinforce routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers
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Other information:
Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant I course
Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
Current BCLS certification.
Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
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**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Polysomnograph Technologist
Bolivia, NC jobs
What We Offer:
The Polysomnographic Technologist obtains polysomnograph recordings and performs all technical duties related to the polysomnograph evaluation of sleep disorders.
Schedule: Tues, Wed, and Thurs; 7a-7p
No Holidays
Weekends are voluntary if there is a need.
What We're Looking For:
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a sleep center, required.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; good communication skills, medical terminology, previous experience with computers, manual dexterity and the capacity to deal with visual concepts; initiative and judgment to proceed with work without constant supervision; high degree of patience and understanding in dealing with unusual situations; ability to work flexible nighttime schedule; basic ECG recognition; general understanding of the concepts of polysomnography.
Patient Care Tech Resource Pool
Elizabeth City, NC jobs
City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Hampton Roads Western Tidewater Peninsula Regional Resource Pool! This is a self-scheduling part-time position for night shift hours, minimum of 80 hours per month required. Must work at least 24 hours night shift on the weekend.
Sentara Hospital Support Services is hiring an NCP/PCT to work in our Resource Pool covering four hospitals in Western Tidewater and the Peninsula, (Hampton, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and Elizabeth City).
Offers Premium Differential Pay, Flexible Self-Scheduling: (work up to Full-time hours if desired). Only required to provide the availability to work no more than two weeks in advance.
* Must reside within 75 miles and 90 minutes of four hospitals
Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions, discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing staff.
Daily Duties:
* Supporting the admission/discharge process
* Changing, bathing ambulating patients
* Drawing blood
* Foley catheter care
* Meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse
Education
* One of the following programs is acceptable for education:
Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant. For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
Certification/Licensure
* BLS required within 90 days
* See education requirements
Experience
* 18 months of acute patient care experience (Preferred)
Requires a minimum of 80 scheduled night shift hours per month · Requires minimum experience of 18 months · Required to work in all units for which they are qualified and a minimum of two different units.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans
* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
* Emergency Backup Care
* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
* Life Insurance
* 401k/403B with Employer Match
* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
* Pet Insurance
* Legal Resources Plan
* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Auto-ApplyPatient Care Technician (PCT)
Elizabeth City, NC jobs
City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Third (Nights) Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Telemetry Unit. Hours/Shift: 36-hours per week, night shift Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing.
Education:
* HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
* One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Certifications/Licensure:
* AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Education:
* One year of health care experience preferred.
Keywords: Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, Nursing Student
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans
* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
* Emergency Backup Care
* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
* Life Insurance
* 401k/403B with Employer Match
* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
* Pet Insurance
* Legal Resources Plan
* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. Our 182-bed facility features 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services. In 2022, Sentara broke ground on a new campus, a state-of-the-art 88-bed hospital to replace the current 60-year-old facility on North Road Street. The 135-acre campus, coming out of the ground at Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road, will be known as the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It is projected to cost about $200 million, up from the original estimate of $158 million, due to sharp spikes in costs for building materials and medical equipment.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Auto-ApplyPatient Care Tech
Elizabeth City, NC jobs
City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Second (Evenings) Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Emergency Department. Full-time (36 hours/week), Evening Shift, 1p-1a Required: * High School Diploma or Equivalent
* One of the following programs is acceptable for required education: Successful completion Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
* AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
* One year of health care experience preferred.
Join a purpose-driven team in our brand-new Emergency Department, serving the heart of rural Northeastern North Carolina. Designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core, our facility includes a state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization Unit-meeting the urgent needs of our behavioral health population with compassion and innovation.
We are more than just a hospital-we are a community. We care for our neighbors, our surrounding counties, and everyone who walks through our doors. Our team is deeply rooted in this region, and every shift is a chance to make a difference where it matters most.
We're looking for motivated, engaged professionals ready to level up and grow with a supportive, forward-thinking team.
As a Nursing Care Partner/Patient Care Technician with Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients. Click **************************** to hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Nursing Care Partner (NCP) with Sentara Healthcare.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech, ED, Emergency Department
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans
* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
* Emergency Backup Care
* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
* Life Insurance
* 401k/403B with Employer Match
* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
* Pet Insurance
* Legal Resources Plan
* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. Our 182-bed facility features 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services. In 2022, Sentara broke ground on a new campus, a state-of-the-art 88-bed hospital to replace the current 60-year-old facility on North Road Street. The 135-acre campus, coming out of the ground at Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road, will be known as the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It is projected to cost about $200 million, up from the original estimate of $158 million, due to sharp spikes in costs for building materials and medical equipment.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Auto-ApplyPatient Care Tech Resource Pool
Elizabeth City, NC jobs
City/State
Elizabeth City, NC
Work Shift
Multiple shifts available Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Hampton Roads Western Tidewater Peninsula Regional Resource Pool!This is a self-scheduling part-time position for night shift hours, minimum of 80 hours per month required. Must work at least 24 hours night shift on the weekend.
Sentara Hospital Support Services is hiring an NCP/PCT to work in our Resource Pool covering four hospitals in Western Tidewater and the Peninsula, (Hampton, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and Elizabeth City).
Offers Premium Differential Pay, Flexible Self-Scheduling: (work up to Full-time hours if desired). Only required to provide the availability to work no more than two weeks in advance.
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Must reside within 75 miles and 90 minutes of four hospitals within Hampton Roads
Nursing Care Partners are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions, discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing staff.
Daily Duties:
Supporting the admission/discharge process
Changing, bathing ambulating patients
Drawing blood
Foley catheter care
Meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse
Education
One of the following programs is acceptable for education:
Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant. For those acting as Safety Partners, de-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.
Certification/Licensure
BLS required within 90 days
See education requirements
Experience
18 months of acute patient care experience (Preferred)
Requires a minimum of 80 scheduled night shift hours per month · Requires minimum experience of 18 months · Required to work in all units for which they are qualified and a minimum of two different units.
keywords: NCP, Nurse Care Partner, PCT, patient care tech, medical assistant, CNA, certified nursing assistant, aide, patient care, vitals, phlebotomy, ADLs, activities of daily living, BLS, basic life support, nursing student, corpsman, emergency tech, EMT, paramedic, Blue Ridge, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Woodbridge, Fisherville, Ruther Glen, Lexington, Monster, Talroo-Nursing, #LinkedIn, Indeed
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. Our 182-bed facility features 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services. In 2022, Sentara broke ground on a new campus, a state-of-the-art 88-bed hospital to replace the current 60-year-old facility on North Road Street. The 135-acre campus, coming out of the ground at Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road, will be known as the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It is projected to cost about $200 million, up from the original estimate of $158 million, due to sharp spikes in costs for building materials and medical equipment.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Auto-ApplyEKG/Telemetry Technician
Charlotte, NC jobs
What We Offer Novant Health is seeking an EKG/Telemetry Tech to perform technical procedures and functions for electro diagnostics. Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms.
Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed.
Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to the department.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth.
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion.
By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities.
Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
What You'll Do It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
What We're Looking For Education: High School Diploma or High School graduate or equivalent, required.
Additional Skills Required: Medical terminology and CPR-basic.
Ability to operate electronic and computer-based equipment.
Ability to recognize technical inferior EKG and take corrective action as appropriate.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation, skills, and abilities.
Must practice appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, principles of growth and development over the life span and to accommodate cultural diversity among the patients being served.
Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status, to identify each patient's population specific or behavioral needs and provide the care as needed.
Must be able to effectively teach others on cardiac rhythms.
MUSE system.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other.
We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 113289
Auto-ApplyEKG/Telemetry Technician
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer Observes cardiac monitors and identifies, calculates, interprets and communicates information regarding cardiac rhythms. Applies and discontinues telemetry services as instructed. Enters telemetry charges, edits, and other paperwork as applicable to department, and other duties assigned under Telemetry management.
What We're Looking For Education: High School Diploma or High School graduate or equivalent, required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year rhythm interpretation, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Cardiovascular tech/monitor certified, preferred.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to complete telemetry technician orientation successfully.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of cardiac monitor interpretation, skills, and abilities.
Must practice appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, principles of growth and development over the life span and to accommodate cultural diversity among the patients being served.
Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's cardiac rhythm status, to identify each patient's population specific needs and provide the care as needed.
Must be able to effectively teach others on cardiac rhythms.
Work schedule: 7am - 7pm (Fulltime) Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other.
We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 123696
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician
Clemmons, NC jobs
What We Offer Employee is responsible for performing all collection procedures. Employee is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion.
By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities.
Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
#novanthealthallied What You'll Do It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
What We're Looking For Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: ASCP, ASPT, AMT or NHA (New hire and/or new phlebotomist must obtain certification within 6 months of hire), required.
Additional Skills (required): Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Job Opening ID 51342
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician I
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer Location: Urology Clinic, Wilmington, NC Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Phlebotomy Tech I, you'll safely collect and prepare blood samples from patients for testing, donation, or transfusion while following proper procedures and maintaining patient comfort.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You'll Do Collects blood samples from patients using proper techniques and safety protocols Prepares and labels specimens accurately for laboratory testing or transfusions Ensures proper handling, storage, and transportation of blood samples Verifies patient identity and records relevant information Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following infection control guidelines Assists patients by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort Operates and maintains phlebotomy equipment and supplies What We're Looking For Education: High School or GED, required.
One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience preferred.
Additional skills required: In NHmg setting, performs waived and moderate testing that meets TJC, CLIA and COLA regulations.
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other.
We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 131042
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician I
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Phlebotomy Tech I, you'll safely collect and prepare blood samples from patients for testing, donation, or transfusion while following proper procedures and maintaining patient comfort.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You'll Do Collects blood samples from patients using proper techniques and safety protocols Prepares and labels specimens accurately for laboratory testing or transfusions Ensures proper handling, storage, and transportation of blood samples Verifies patient identity and records relevant information Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following infection control guidelines Assists patients by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort Operates and maintains phlebotomy equipment and supplies What We're Looking For Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Additional skills required: In NHmg setting, performs waived and moderate testing that meets TJC, CLIA and COLA regulations.
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health? We're building belonging where an inclusive culture with teamwork and compassion lead the way.
Our mission is to deliver remarkable care - and that starts with remarkable people.
If you're ready to grow in a purpose-driven organization, apply today.
Job Opening ID 120704
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician I
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer PRN Floating Position - Floats between Ogden, Scott's Hill, Myrtle Grove, Brunswick Forest, 16th St. , and Autumn Hall Clinics. Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do.
As a Phlebotomy Tech I, you'll safely collect and prepare blood samples from patients for testing, donation, or transfusion while following proper procedures and maintaining patient comfort.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You'll Do Collects blood samples from patients using proper techniques and safety protocols Prepares and labels specimens accurately for laboratory testing or transfusions Ensures proper handling, storage, and transportation of blood samples Verifies patient identity and records relevant information Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following infection control guidelines Assists patients by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort Operates and maintains phlebotomy equipment and supplies What We're Looking For Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Additional skills required: In NHmg setting, performs waived and moderate testing that meets TJC, CLIA and COLA regulations.
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other.
We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 131012
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician I
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Phlebotomy Tech I, you'll safely collect and prepare blood samples from patients for testing, donation, or transfusion while following proper procedures and maintaining patient comfort.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You'll Do Collects blood samples from patients using proper techniques and safety protocols Prepares and labels specimens accurately for laboratory testing or transfusions Ensures proper handling, storage, and transportation of blood samples Verifies patient identity and records relevant information Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following infection control guidelines Assists patients by explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort Operates and maintains phlebotomy equipment and supplies What We're Looking For Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Additional skills required: In NHmg setting, performs waived and moderate testing that meets TJC, CLIA and COLA regulations.
Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health? We're building belonging where an inclusive culture with teamwork and compassion lead the way.
Our mission is to deliver remarkable care - and that starts with remarkable people.
If you're ready to grow in a purpose-driven organization, apply today.
Job Opening ID 120512
Auto-ApplyPhlebotomy Technician II
Wilmington, NC jobs
What We Offer Bring your passion for patient care to Novant Health, where innovation, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. As a Phlebotomy Tech II, you'll perform advanced blood collection procedures, handles complex specimens, and may supervise or train other phlebotomy staff while ensuring accuracy, safety, and patient care.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment.
What You'll Do Performs advanced or specialized blood collection procedures, including difficult draws Handles and processes complex or high-risk specimens accurately Supervises, trains, or mentors Phlebotomy Tech I staff Ensures compliance with safety, infection control, and quality standards Verifies patient identification and maintains accurate documentation Assists with problem-solving in specimen collection or handling issues Maintains and monitors phlebotomy equipment and supplies for proper functioning What We're Looking For Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience: One year of relevant phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: ASCP, ASPT, AMT or NHA (New hire and/or new phlebotomist must obtain certification within 6 months of hire), required.
Additional Skills (required): Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks.
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
Ability to follow written protocols.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Why Choose Novant Health? We're building belonging where an inclusive culture with teamwork and compassion lead the way.
Our mission is to deliver remarkable care - and that starts with remarkable people.
If you're ready to grow in a purpose-driven organization, apply today.
Job Opening ID 119297
Auto-ApplyTele-Sitter Monitor Technician
Huntersville, NC jobs
What We Offer The Sitter Monitor Technician provides virtual observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures and reports needs and concerns to the licensed nurse.
Works under the supervision of the nurse manager and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to observe patients for harmful and/or dangerous behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position has access to and knowledge of extremely sensitive, private and confidential materials.
Ability to maintain the highest standard is required with zero tolerance.
All the primary duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and Novant Health.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion.
By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities.
Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
What You'll Do It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
What We're Looking For Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Two years of an undergraduate or graduate Psychology, Social Work or Human Services if NOT Nurse Aide certified.
Experience: Minimum of one year in an acute hospital setting, required.
Minimum of one year as a Nurse Aide, Psychiatric Tech or other nursing support role; required.
Licensure/Certification: De-escalation class within 90 days of hire, required.
Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable.
Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
Must have advanced computer and Windows experience.
Must demonstrate appropriate communication skills and sensitivity to patient's needs.
Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status and identify behavioral needs to be reported to the nurse.
Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other.
We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 89776
Auto-ApplyPatient Care Technician II- Critical Care
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
NASH
Other information:
Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
Current BCLS certification.
Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
116122385
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Patient Care Technician I- Critical Care Unit
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies.
2. Critically review patient care documentation making note of any significant changes in the patient's condition and make an immediate report to a registered nurse or physician.
3. Provide a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/ patient call lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records. Perform routine quality assurance audits, safety checks, and inventory of supplies.
4. Provide administrative and clerical support including PI audits and data entry
5. Provide clinical support assistance to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment, troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing linens, checking supply inventory, re-stocking supplies, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, and assisting in the orientation of new employees and students.
6. Provide direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with ambulation. Measure and record vital signs, and patient height and weight. May be responsible for specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, and/or postural drainage. Performs Oxygen room set-up and monitors oxygen flow-rate, performs oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning, tracheostomy care, fecal impaction removal, sterile dressing change wound irrigation, IV fluid assembly and monitoring, IV site care and discontinue peripheral IV, ostomy irrigation and care, urinary catheterization and irrigation, performs established oral, nasogastric, gastrostomy tube feeding
7. Reinforce routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers
NASH
Other information:
Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant I course
Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
Current BCLS certification.
Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
116122381
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Patient Care Technician II- Critical Care
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
NASH
Other information:
Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
Current BCLS certification.
Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
Ability to operate standard office machines.
Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
116122385
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Patient Care Technician II - Critical Care
Patient care technician job at UNC Health Care
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
Other information:
Educational Requirements:
● Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant II course approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
● Current Nurse Aide II Listing Card with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
● Current Nurse Aide I Registry listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Registry as a Nursing Assistant I.
● Current BCLS certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Proficient in keyboard operations, application of word processing software, and basic computer applications.
● Ability to operate standard office machines.
● Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology and basic arrhythmia course if applicable during their first year of employment.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Critical Care + 3E
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No