Patient Care Technician - 5W Trauma Surgical

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

11h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The PCT delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes. Reporting to the Nurse Manager and working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS; one year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility; a college degree; active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field; or Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training, or equivalent training.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within two weeks of hire and maintain it thereafter. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Be able to perform the listed physical, sensory, and mental functions, including standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families.
• Deliver safe and effective care using the principles and practices of the nursing process.
• Perform multi-skilled activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient-centered care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Interact with other members of the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed