Patient Care Technician - 9 Peds Acute Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician II (Pediatric) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT II (Pediatric) performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. This role requires the ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and the ability to make accurate physical observations of patients. The applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and possess basic computer skills. The position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Within two months of date of hire, employees must successfully pass on-line course modules, phlebotomy training, and skills validation for basic and advanced skills. Failure to achieve an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts will result in separation from employment. Trainees are expected to have reliable attendance and are responsible for maintaining their BLS and any other annual competencies. Failure to abide by MUHA policies is subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency with at least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility; or a Certified Nursing Assistant; or successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training; or EMT or Paramedic certification; or a Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures.
- Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte PCT I position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
Nice To Haves
- If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Responsibilities
- Perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
- Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform patient care duties.
- Pass on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills within two months of date of hire.
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Maintain BLS certification and any other annual competencies.
Benefits
- Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
