Patient Care Technician - ART 7E Oncology

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. This is an oncology position with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), at the Medical University of South Carolina.

The schedule is 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays. The position 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 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 a healthcare-related field at an accredited institution; or CNA or CMA certification from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must thereafter be kept current. Accepted credentials are AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, repetitive hand and arm movements, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care and help achieve desired outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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