Patient Care Tech at FirstHealth of the Carolinas – Raeford, North Carolina

Patient Care Tech

US-NC-Raeford

Job ID: 2026-19477
Type: Full Time: 40 hrs/wk
# of Openings: 1
Category: Nursing Support
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital - Hoke

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Collaborates within the Emergency Department team to deliver safe and efficient patient care. In performing all duties and responsibilities, serves as a model for service excellence and patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department. Assists in triage as delegated by RN; (EKG, blood draws, vital signs) Performs patient transfers/transports as needed or requested.Performs customer service initiatives such as purposeful rounding, responding to patient call lights, and providing for patient needs as delegated by the RN. As delegated by the RN, performs application of splints, EKGs, venipuncture, fluid intake and output (I&O), documentation of vital signs, and documentation. Demonstrates excellent communication and feedback skills with the professional registered nurse on delegated tasks. ·

Cleans stretchers and patient rooms in compliance with infection control standards .Reports occurrences promptly and fully, and according to risk management guidelines. Maintains quality assurance standards according to regulatory guideline of DNV, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and/or other applicable agencies. Adheres to sterile technique standards, universal precautions related to safe handling of hazardous wastes, and body substance precautions. Performs all Emergency Department approved Point of Care testing as competent . Performs additional duties as required or assigned. Assists in patient care and ADL's as needed Current North Carolina licensure as a CNA 1. At least one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

· Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtains within 30 days of employment

·Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy course or the FirstHealth Moore in-house training program obtained within 2 months of employment