Patient Care Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Clinical Decision Unit. You will work in nurses stations and patient areas, performing phlebotomy, patient transport and direct para-professional nursing care, plus related registration tasks.

The role involves caring for newborn to geriatric patients and requires effective communication, composure in stress, and orientation completion to general hospital and unit specifics.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Functions within nurses stations and patient areas as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy, patient transport and direct para-professional nursing care.
• Handles registration and clerical duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Patient Care Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

The Patient Care Technician functions within the areas of Nurses stations and patient areas as assigned.

This individual performs phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct para-professional nursing care to Nursing Units and Emergency Department patients, as well as various registration and clerical duties.

This individual is responsible and accountable to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 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.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.