Patient Care Technician I - Intensive Medical Care

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician I for intensive medical care in Daytona Beach. The role supports nursing units and the ED, performing phlebotomy, patient transport, and basic nursing tasks while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and current BLS within 7 days of hire. Strong communication, medical terminology knowledge, and basic computer skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required
• Current BLS certification within 7 days of hire
• Strong communication and composure under stress
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn hospital systems
• Adherence to HIPAA/EMTALA and privacy policies
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, ECGs, glucose testing and vital signs

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens as directed
• Transport patients safely within the facility
• Provide direct para-professional nursing care in units and ED
• Assess patients and document vital signs and relevant data
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and interpret basic readings
• Support resuscitation efforts and CPR within scope
• Document procedures and maintain certifications as required
• Assist orientation of new staff and volunteers

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EKG

CPR

HIPAA compliance

EMTALA knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Technician I - Intensive Medical CareYou may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.# Careers## Patient Care Technician I - Intensive Medical CareApply: US-FL-Daytona Beach: Flex: Posted Today: JR105518Day (United States of America)Patient Care Technician I - Intensive Medical CareThe 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).