Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiology If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton .
We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including: Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital Status: Part Time 64 Hours per pay period
Days SALARY RANGE: 17.40+ BOE, HOURLY General
Under the direction of the lead technician or supervisor in the area assigned, the Patient Care Technician I performs various patient examination and procedures including the collection of blood specimens, ECG testing, and assists with procedures and escorting of patients within various areas of the outpatient services department. This employee may be assigned to complete patient registration, patient scheduling and test order entry via the computer system.
1. Technical Competence - - Independently performs, with appropriate documentation, all tasks including phlebotomy, waived testing and ECG in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consistently obtains and processes specimens following established protocols.
Competently explains proper instructions for obtaining specimens. Verifies the identity of the patient and specimen. Accurately enters data and completes all required documentation.
Maintains proficiency in all areas of outpatient services. Able to rotate to all OPSC sites which include the Main Campuses, and the off-sites. 2. Organization and Time Management –Performs all tasks within standards for timeliness without reminder.
Adjusts to varying workloads by effectively prioritizing workload to meet the needs of the department and the care of the patients. Assists coworkers with heavy workload. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Disposes of waste, replenishes stock and alerts appropriate personnel of low inventory situations. 3. Communication - Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and patients. Relays messages accurately, concisely and in a timely manner.
Answers the telephone and conducts conversations in a professional manner, always using AIDET with patients and visitors. Demonstrates competency in appropriately completing a Safety variance report when appropriate. 4. Performance Standards - Consistently uses safe work practices including appropriate use of equipment and PPE.
Maintains low error rate. Shows initiative in completing mandatory requirements, training, and educational assignments on time. Consistency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
Recognizes factors affecting specimen/test acceptability. Maintains confidentiality of information. Displays effective problem-solving skills.
Abides by all Bayhealth policies and procedures. 5. Safety/Infection Prevention - Ensures all Infection Prevention / Safety protocols are always followed . Consistently uses safe work practices including appropriate use of equipment and PPE. 6.
All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of
. Required Education, Credential(s) and
Certificate Program from High School Diploma or GED in Phlebotomy ; Or Certificate Program in EKG, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Or Nursing Assistant Or 5 years of phlebotomy experience. Credential(s): Basic Life Support
Training in Phlebotomy. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and
Focus in Cardiology. Credential(s): None.
Previous experience in a Cardiology setting. To view a full list of all open position at Bayhealth, please visit: https://apply.bayhealth.org/join/