Patient Care Technician - Neuroscience

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Night shift Patient Care Technician in Neuroscience to support nursing units and patient care areas. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, patient transport, direct para-professional nursing care to newborn through geriatric patients, and registration duties while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The position requires effective communication, the ability to stay composed under pressure, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification 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.
• 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).

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Patient care

HIPAA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Hospital computer/EMR

Job description

Night (United States of America) 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Halifax Health is recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.