Patient Care Technician - SJCH Peds 8 Acute Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in Acute Care 8 at SJCH. It is hourly, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour night shifts per week, including weekends and holidays. Patient Care Technician I requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Patient Care Technician II requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one qualifying credential or experience pathway: an associate or bachelor's degree; at least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS; one year of healthcare-facility experience; active enrollment in nursing school with Nursing Fundamentals completed at an accredited institution; active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related program; or certification as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant from an accredited institution. Basic Life Support is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter through an accepted American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification.
Requirements
- Patient Care Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma or GED and at least one of the following: an associate or bachelor's degree; one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS; one year of experience in a healthcare facility; active enrollment in nursing school with Nursing Fundamentals completed at an accredited institution; active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related program; or Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution.
- Basic Life Support certification required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained. Accepted certifications include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Ability to work scheduled night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must meet the stated physical, sensory, and functional demands of the position, including patient-care lifting and exertion requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
