What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department position at Halifax Health?
Patient Care Technician - 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. This individual is responsible
and accountable to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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.