Patient Care Technician -7A Family Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

The technician provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position directs and leads assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care consistent with nursing standards. Care is patient- and family-centered and addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Duties include developing nursing diagnoses, identifying outcomes, planning and implementing interventions, coordinating care, providing health teaching and promotion, and evaluating goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.

The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment by protecting patient privacy and behaving responsively, respectfully, professionally, and acceptingly. It also involves participation in a professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, professional development, and a healthy work environment; effective teamwork; accountability and critical thinking; and coordination of efficient patient care services through care management principles. The technician identifies clinical priorities and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires the physical and sensory capabilities described in the posting, including frequent or continuous standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, manual activity, vision and hearing functions, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS, or one year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility; alternatively, 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, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Ability to perform the physical and sensory functions specified in the posting, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and maintaining required vision, hearing, tactile, and olfactory functions.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, protect patient privacy, and behave responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
• Participate in the professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, professional development, and efforts to promote a healthy work environment and clinical excellence.
• Coordinate effective and efficient delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
• Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accountability, critical thinking, and effective teamwork while taking responsibility for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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