Patient Care Technician - Float Team
About The Position
Meduflex is MUSC Charleston's inpatient Float Pool, supporting a wide range of patient care units across the downtown campus. Spanning 10 specialized zones and serving both Adult and Pediatric populations, the team offers Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) flexible scheduling, shift differentials and additional float differential pay. You'll enjoy a dynamic and rewarding role, with the opportunity to float to a variety of inpatient units. Each shift brings a new environment, allowing you to build a broad skill set, work with diverse patient populations, and be an essential part of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Multiple shifts available, day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays as follows - FT (36 hours/week): 3 12-hour shifts per week FT (60 hours/pay period): 2-12 hour shifts/week one and 3-12 hour shifts/week two PT (24 hours/week): 2 12-hour shifts per week PT (12 hours/week): 1 12-hour shift per week PT (12 hours/pay period): 1 12-hour shift every 2 weeks Job Summary/Purpose: The Patient Care Tech reports to the Nurse Manager. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Requirements
- Patient Care Technician I: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Patient Care Technician II: High School Diploma/Equivalent and ONE of the following requirements must be met.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility
- Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution
- Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution
- Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution
- Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
- The PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
