Orthopedic Night Shift Patient Care Tech

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Technician for the Orthopedics unit. You will support nursing stations, perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and provide direct para-professional nursing care across units as assigned.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification within 7 days of hire. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential, with familiarity in medical terminology preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn hospital computer systems.
• Effective communication with unit staff and other departments.
• Must complete general hospital and unit-specific orientations.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled and adheres to working hours.
• Provides care for newborn to geriatric patients.
• Performs patient assessments and monitors vitals.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and assists with oxygen, BP, and cardiac monitoring.
• Obtains 12-lead EKGs and demonstrates basic ECG interpretation.
• Performs point-of-care glucose testing.
• Assists with resuscitation and emergency airway procedures.
• Transports patients within the hospital safely and timely.
• Draws blood samples and prepares them for testing.
• Maintains Halifax Health policies and assists with orientation of new staff and volunteers.

Skills

Effective communication

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Halifax Health is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Technician for the Orthopedics unit. You will support nursing stations, perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and provide direct para-professional nursing care across units as assigned.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification within 7 days of hire. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential, with familiarity in medical terminology preferred.