Patient Care Technician - MSICU

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care. The position reports to the Nurse Manager and is assigned to the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU). The schedule is three 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays, for 36 hours per week. This is an hourly position.

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; at least 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 completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related program; or certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within two weeks of hire. Must thereafter maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or an AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to work three 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or exerting force as specified in the posting.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families.
• Deliver safe and effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care.
• Work with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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