Variable (United States of America)Patient Care Technician - Centralized Staffing OfficeThe Patient Care Technician functions within the areas of 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. This individual is responsible and accountable to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult or 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.
The CSO PCT can also be responsible to assist the Admissions RN.
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.
