Patient Care Tech I: Phlebotomy, Vitals & Transport

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

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for Intensive Medical Care. You will perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and provide direct para-professional nursing care across units, including Emergency Department patients.

You will assist with vital signs, ECGs, glucose testing, and resuscitation efforts while ensuring HIPAA compliance and proper documentation; orientation and hands-on training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current certification in BLS within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer.
• Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments.
• Must complete orientation requirements: general hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs patient assessments in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Obtains and documents vital signs and assists with monitoring devices.
• Obtains 12-lead EKGs and demonstrates basic ECG interpretation.
• Performs point-of-care glucose testing according to hospital policy.
• Assists with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures within scope of practice.
• Transports patients within the hospital safely and timely.
• Draws blood samples and prepares them for testing.
• Documents procedures performed within the skills checklist.
• Assists with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students and volunteers.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for Intensive Medical Care. You will perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and provide direct para-professional nursing care across units, including Emergency Department patients.

You will assist with vital signs, ECGs, glucose testing, and resuscitation efforts while ensuring HIPAA compliance and proper documentation; orientation and hands-on training are required.