Patient Care Techs II - PCU

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

10d•Onsite

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 that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and communicating them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients for their comfort and medical needs. The role calls for patience, empathy, intuition, and effective communication and organizational skills when working with the Manager, Charge Nurse, and other care team members. The PCT supports patients with everyday needs and provides basic care and emotional support. The role also includes monitoring patient condition and EKG signals, assisting nursing staff with basic treatments, maintaining clean and adequately supplied patient rooms, and performing other duties assigned by the department leader. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required, and to work in a latex-safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Acceptable certification is American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual tasks, and lifting or exerting force as specified in the job description.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to maintain required vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory sensory functions and to be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
Monitor vital signs, such as temperature and pulse, EKG signals, and patient condition.
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
Place patients on cardiac monitors.
Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
Perform blood sugar checks.
Identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues and care team members.
Move, turn, or relocate patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.