Patient Care Technician II
Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ
10d
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.
Requirements
- At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte PCT I position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
- Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
- Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
- Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs
- Provide appropriate emotional support
- Place patient on cardiac monitor
- Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
- Perform blood sugar checks
- Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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