Patient Care Technician I - Neuroscience

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach (FL) seeks a Patient Care Technician I for Neuroscience to perform phlebotomy, patient transport, and direct para-professional nursing care across units and the emergency department. The role supports newborn through geriatric patients, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification within 7 days, and strong communication skills. Orientation and computer use are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
• Effective communication and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn hospital system.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs as needed.
• Obtain 12-lead ECGs and assist with monitoring.
• Draw blood samples and prepare for testing per policy.
• Transport patients and assist with care across units.
• Assist with resuscitation and emergency procedures within scope.
• Assist orienting and precepting new team members.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Patient transport

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Communication

HIPAA/EMTALA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Day (United States of America)Patient Care Technician I - NeuroscienceThe Patient Care Technician functions within the areas of Nurses stations and patient areas as assigned. Thisindividual performs phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct para-professional nursing care to Nursing Units andEmergency Department patients, as well as various registration and clerical duties. This individual is responsibleand 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).