Patient Care Technician II - 7E Med Surg

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the 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

• 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.
• 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

• Perform job functions while standing.
• Perform job functions while sitting.
• Perform job functions while walking.
• Climb stairs.
• Work indoors.
• Work from elevated areas.
• Work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Bend at the waist.
• Twist at the waist.
• Squat and perform job functions.
• Perform "pinching" operations.
• Perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Reach overhead.
• Perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Fully use both legs.
• Use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Reach in all directions.
• Lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Match or discriminate between colors.
• Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Maintain good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Work overtime as required.
• Work in a latex safe environment.
• Maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed