Patient Care Technician I: Phlebotomy, Transport & Care

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

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for its Centralized Staffing Office. You will perform phlebotomy, patient transport, and direct para-professional nursing care across units and ED patients.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification within 7 days of hire, and strong communication skills. You will assist with vital signs, ECGs, glucose testing, and unit duties while upholding HIPAA and EMTALA. Orientation is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students and volunteers.
• 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).

Skills

BLS certification within 7 days

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy basics

Vital signs

Teamwork/coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for its Centralized Staffing Office. You will perform phlebotomy, patient transport, and direct para-professional nursing care across units and ED patients.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification within 7 days of hire, and strong communication skills. You will assist with vital signs, ECGs, glucose testing, and unit duties while upholding HIPAA and EMTALA. Orientation is provided.