Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience to support nurses stations and patient areas, perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and assist with direct patient care across age groups.

You will handle basic admissions tasks, monitor vitals, document care, and ensure HIPAA/ EMTALA compliance while collaborating with physicians and team members.

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

• Performs phlebotomy and blood sample handling.
• Transports patients within the hospital.
• Provides direct para-professional nursing care to units and ED patients.
• Registers patients and handles clerical duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HIPAA and EMTALA laws.
• Collaborates with patients, family and Team Members.
• Documents procedures and vital signs per policy.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Ability to work under stress

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 7 days of hire

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience

The 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).