Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health ExpressCare seeks a Patient Care Technician to support neuroscience units, perform phlebotomy, transport patients, and provide direct para-professional nursing care. Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS within 7 days of hire.

Strong communication and ability to work under stress are essential. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, 12-lead ECGs, glucose testing, and assisting with resuscitation and emergency airway procedures as per protocol.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct para-professional nursing care to various patient populations.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, and glucose testing per policy.
• Transport patients safely within the hospital and support emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and families to establish care goals.
• Assist with unit orientation and shifts as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

Nursing support

Vital signs

EKG interpretation

CPR

HIPAA/EMTALA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital computer

Job description

Night (United States of America)Patient Care Technician - NeuroscienceThe 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).