Patient Care Technician I

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

On-site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician I at Kent Campus to support outpatient services. You will perform phlebotomy, ECG testing, and assist with patient registration and test orders, under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, safety, and compassionate patient interactions within a fast-changing outpatient setting. Full-time daytime and evening shifts available at the Kent Campus Hospital in Dover, DE.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate Program High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy required or training.
• Certificate Program in EKG, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Nursing Assistant may fulfill requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, waived testing, and ECG per policies.
• Ensure proper specimen labeling, data entry, and documentation.
• Escort and assist patients within outpatient services.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and manage supplies.
• Communicate effectively with team and patients using professional demeanor.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG testing

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Day/ Evening

SALARY RANGE: 17.40 - 26.10 HOURLY

General Summary

Under the direction of the lead technician or supervisor in the area assigned, the Patient Care Technician I performs various patient examination and procedures including the collection of blood specimens, ECG testing, and assists with procedures and escorting of patients within various areas of the outpatient services department. This employee may be assigned to complete patient registration, patient scheduling and test order entry via the computer system.

Responsibilities

• Technical Competence - - Independently performs, with appropriate documentation, all tasks including phlebotomy, waived testing and ECG in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consistently obtains and processes specimens following established protocols. Competently explains proper instructions for obtaining specimens. Verifies the identity of the patient and specimen. Accurately enters data and completes all required documentation. Maintains proficiency in all areas of outpatient services. Able to rotate to all OPSC sites which include the Main Campuses, and the off-sites.
• Organization and Time Management –Performs all tasks within standards for timeliness without reminder. Adjusts to varying workloads by effectively prioritizing workload to meet the needs of the department and the care of the patients. Assists coworkers with heavy workload. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Disposes of waste, replenishes stock and alerts appropriate personnel of low inventory situations.
• Communication - Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and patients. Relays messages accurately, concisely and in a timely manner. Answers the telephone and conducts conversations in a professional manner, always using AIDET with patients and visitors. Demonstrates competency in appropriately completing a Safety variance report when appropriate.
• Performance Standards - Consistently uses safe work practices including appropriate use of equipment and PPE. Maintains low error rate. Shows initiative in completing mandatory requirements, training, and educational assignments on time. Consistency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner. Recognizes factors affecting specimen/test acceptability. Maintains confidentiality of information. Displays effective problem‑solving skills. Abides by all Bayhealth policies and procedures.
• Safety/Infection Prevention - Ensures all Infection Prevention / Safety protocols are always followed . Consistently uses safe work practices including appropriate use of equipment and PPE.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Certificate Program High School Diploma or GED
• Phlebotomy
• Or Certificate Program in EKG, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Nursing Assistant. Or 5 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
• Experience: Required: Training in Phlebotomy.

Preferred

Previous experience in healthcare setting.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education:
• Credential(s):
• Experience:

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