Orthopedic Patient Care Tech – Full-Time, Hands-on Care

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics to support nursing teams in patient care areas. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient transport, and direct para-professional care across units and the ED.

You will perform vital signs, assist with ECGs, glucose testing, and documentation, while upholding HIPAA and EMTALA. Orientation and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
• Effective communication and ability to work under stress.
• Basic medical terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as assigned.
• Perform patient assessments and obtain vital signs per policy.
• Draw blood samples and prepare them for testing.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and basic ECG interpretation.
• Assist with resuscitation/CPR and emergency procedures within scope of practice.
• Transport patients safely within the hospital and document procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics to support nursing teams in patient care areas. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient transport, and direct para-professional care across units and the ED.

You will perform vital signs, assist with ECGs, glucose testing, and documentation, while upholding HIPAA and EMTALA. Orientation and ongoing training are provided.