Patient Care Technician I- Deltona Emergency Department

Variable (United States of America) Patient Care Technician I- Deltona Emergency Department 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.

Responsibilities

• 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. · 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).