Patient Care Technician - Deltona Emergency Department

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health ExpressCare in Deltona, FL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support ED and nursing units. The role includes phlebotomy, patient transport, basic nursing tasks, and help with registration and clerical duties.

You will reassess patients, document vital signs, and assist with ECGs and point-of-care testing while ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, current BLS within 7 days, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
• Good communication and ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn hospital systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for testing.
• Transports patients safely within the hospital.
• Provides direct para-professional nursing care in ED and nursing units.
• Assists with registration and clerical duties as needed.
• Obtains vital signs and supports ECG monitoring and glucose testing.
• Assists with resuscitation and emergency airway procedures as appropriate.
• Maintains HIPAA and EMTALA compliance.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECG machine

Vital signs monitor

Hospital computer

Job description

Day (United States of America)Patient Care Technician - Deltona Emergency DepartmentThe 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.· Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours. Arrives to work at scheduled starting time.· Provides care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.· Performs patient assessments in an appropriate and timely fashion.· Adheres to HIPAA and EMTALA laws.· Collaborates with patients, family, and Team Members to establish interventions and goals.· Works and communicates well with patients, visitors, physicians, and other Team Members.· Sets priorities for patient care. Reassess and takes vital signs per policy and patient need.· Obtains and documents patient vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring.· Obtains 12-lead EKGs according to best practices and hospital policy.· 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.· Assists in care of all patient encounters, including all emergencies, within scope of practice.· Transports patients within the hospital in a safe and timely manner.· Draws blood samples and prepares them for testing according to hospital policy.· Documents procedures performed within scope of skills checklist.· Adheres to Halifax Health and departmental policies and procedures.· Assists with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students and volunteers. · Assists with unit responsibilities and duties as assigned. · Maintains certifications and education requirements of the department and Halifax Health.· Willingly accepts change of assignments as requested.· Masters manual skills/procedures (as outlined in skills checklist).