Patient Care Technician - Infusion

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Bluffton, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This Patient Care Technician (PCT) position provides high-quality, compassionate care for both adults and pediatric (neonates, pediatrics and adolescents) patients. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician will deliver direct patient care, support clinical operations, and adapt quickly to various patient and care environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
• Possess visual, auditory, and verbal acuity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with patients, team members, and physicians in a courteous manner
• Cooperative and flexible when responding to varying and unpredictable situations
• National Certification as a Patient Care Technician
• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (skills check required)
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant plus phlebotomy certification
• Successful completion of the Beaufort Memorial PATH program as a Patient Care Technician
• BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of acute care hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs, perform blood glucose measurements, empty drains, apply and remove telemetry
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation, repositioning, and assistance with activities of daily living
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges and transportation throughout the facility
• Assist nurses with procedures and treatments while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy
• Interprets and follows all established EKG based testing regulations
• Operates EKG equipment for diagnostic procedures
• Maintains EKG machines and other medical transportation equipment
• Receives and evaluates trans-telephonic EKG recordings
• Obtains blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncutre.
• Follows infection-control safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
• Prepares sample-collecting equipment, draws blood sample, and safely stores and transports samples.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the following: Age appropriate patient care, Behavior standards, Patient Bill of Rights, Patient Care Handbook

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED