Patient Care Tech II - 5H- Nights

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements. The position calls for patience, empathy, intuition, and good communication and organizational skills when interacting with the Manager and Charge Nurse and communicating issues to care team members. The Patient Care Technician works in the 5 Heart Med/Tele unit. The scheduled shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The role includes assisting patients with personal care, monitoring vital signs or EKG signals and patient condition, supporting basic treatments, and maintaining patient rooms and supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Accepted credentials include AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. unassisted and exerting up to 50 lbs. of force.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of patient-care work experience in a healthcare facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, restroom use, and grooming.
Monitor vital signs, such as temperature and pulse, EKG signals, and patient condition.
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
Place patients on cardiac monitors.
Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
Perform blood sugar checks.
Measure and document vital signs.
Identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues and care team members.
Move, turn, or relocate patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.