Patient Care Technician II - 7E Medical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support decentralized, patient-centered care and achieve desired outcomes. The role provides nursing care using the nursing process and collaborates with and supports assigned team members and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards and MUSC policies.

The position focuses on patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. It includes supporting assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care planning, implementation and coordination of interventions, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions. The PCT helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment and demonstrates professional practice through teamwork, accountability, critical thinking, participation in shared governance, peer review, and professional development. The role also coordinates efficient delivery of care and identifies clinical priorities to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS, or one year of patient-care work experience in a healthcare facility; alternatively, a college degree, active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution, active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field, or Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
• Basic Life Support certification required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, using fine and gross motor skills, maintaining vision and hearing acuity, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
• For selected positions, ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function and to be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support patient- and family-centered care responsive to physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Contribute to assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care planning, interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies.
• Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and behaving responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
• Participate in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, adherence to standards of care, professional development, and promotion of leadership and clinical excellence.
• Coordinate effective and efficient delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate action to improve patient outcomes.
• Promote a healthy work environment and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed