Patient Care Technician II - 9C Short Stay Unit
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
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 a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in the Short Stay Unit 9C, and is hourly, with 36 scheduled hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. The work shift rotates and includes weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Accepted credentials include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or a recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to meet the listed physical, sensory, and work-environment requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.
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.
Responsibilities
- Perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care.
- Help achieve desired patient care outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
