Patient Care Technician - ART 6E Surgical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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 care and achieve desired outcomes. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in Surgical Acute Care 6E. The schedule is 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role is hourly and requires the ability to work overtime as required.

Requirements

• Patient Care Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma/GED and at least one of the following: an associate or bachelor's degree; at least one year of work experience in a .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 a healthcare-related field at an accredited institution; or certification as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must thereafter be maintained. Accepted credentials are an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory demands, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and maintaining required vision, hearing, tactile, and other sensory functions.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
• For selected positions, ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function and to be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

What This Job Offers

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