Patient Care Technician - Centralized Staffing Office

Halifax Health • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in nurses’ stations and patient-care areas as assigned. The role includes phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct paraprofessional nursing care for Nursing Units and Emergency Department patients, and various registration and clerical duties. The technician is responsible and accountable for an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS certification within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills or the ability to learn and use the hospital computer.
• Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments.
• Completion of general hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy.
• Transport patients.
• Provide direct paraprofessional nursing care to Nursing Units and Emergency Department patients.
• Perform registration and clerical duties.
• Be responsible and accountable for an assigned group of patients across newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Complete general hospital and unit-specific orientation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED