Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in nurses’ stations and patient areas as assigned. The role includes phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct paraprofessional nursing care for Nursing Unit and Emergency Department patients, and 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 and unit-specific orientation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform patient assessments in an appropriate and timely manner.
Follow HIPAA and EMTALA laws.
Collaborate with patients, families, and Team Members to establish interventions and goals.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, unit staff, other departments, and Team Members.
Prioritize patient care, reassess patients, and take vital signs according to policy and patient needs.
Obtain and document vital signs; assist with oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and cardiac monitoring.
Obtain 12-lead EKGs according to best practices and hospital policy, and demonstrate basic ECG interpretation.
Perform point-of-care glucose testing according to hospital policy.
Assist with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures within scope of practice.
Assist with patient encounters, including emergencies, within scope of practice.
Transport patients safely and promptly within the hospital.
Draw blood samples and prepare them for testing according to hospital policy.
Document procedures performed within the scope of the skills checklist.
Follow Halifax Health and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students, and volunteers.
Assist with unit responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Maintain departmental and Halifax Health certification and education requirements.
Accept changes in assignments as requested and master manual skills and procedures outlined in the skills checklist.
Report to work as scheduled and arrive at the scheduled starting time.