Patient Care Technician II - 10W Trauma & Spine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

7d • 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. This role is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and is an Employee, Regular, Health-21 position with a scheduled weekly hour of 36. The work shift is rotating, and the position is hourly.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Thereafter, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED