Patient Care Technician II - SJCH Peds 8 Acute Care
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. This is an employee position with MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) and is classified as Hourly. The scheduled work hours are 36 hours per week, consisting of 3 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. The PCT is responsible for performing various patient care duties under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Must 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.
- Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
- Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification
- Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
