About this role
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.
Other facts
About Halifax Health
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Technician provides direct para-professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department and Nursing Units. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, patient transportation, and various registration and clerical duties.
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