PRN Patient Care Tech: Phlebotomy & Bedside Support

UF Health Shands Homecare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities and bedside nursing under RN supervision. The role may involve phlebotomy of venipuncture or dermal puncture as appropriate, and requires completing annual training on Safe Medication Handling for Staff Who Do Not Administer Medications.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, assisting with hygiene, documenting intake/output, and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Hands-on patient care experience or 2nd-semester RN student.
• CNA, EMT, or CMA certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Preferred: Current CNA, EMT, or CMA license.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs; report abnormal results to the nurse.
• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, dietary needs and toileting.
• Document intake/output, send urine specimens to the lab, perform phlebotomy, label tubes, and monitor bedside glucose.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer and update hospital tracking system.
• Assist nurse/physician with treatments including dressings and soaks.
• Ensure patient safety through preventative measures.
• Obtain and restock supplies and ensure charges to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities and bedside nursing under RN supervision. The role may involve phlebotomy of venipuncture or dermal puncture as appropriate, and requires completing annual training on Safe Medication Handling for Staff Who Do Not Administer Medications.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, assisting with hygiene, documenting intake/output, and supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers