Patient Care Technician - Outpatient Specialty Clinics - MUSCP

Medical University of South Carolina•Mount Pleasant, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the team that’s Changing What’s Possible at MUSC Health East, located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant at 1600 Midtown Avenue. We are a large outpatient clinic with over 20 different specialties. Enjoy a routine daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends or holidays and free parking on site. This position primarily supports the Cardiology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Nephrology Clinics team. Our team is comprised of RNs, LPNs, CMAs and PCTs, all working together with our providers to make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a positive attitude and a passion for providing excellent patient care. Be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your contributions are celebrated, and your potential is limitless. MUSC Health East is a great place to grow with tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder and opportunities for cross-training to multiple specialties. Apply today to find out more about joining this wonderful team!

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting.
Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions.
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.
Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining patient safety and providing patient education.
Rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record.
Measure vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP, pain, oxygen sat).
Measure height and weight.
Measure head, chest, and abdominal circumferences as appropriate to patient population.
Assist patient with nutritional, hygiene, elimination, ambulation and comfort related needs.
Prepare patients for exam and minor office procedures.
Perform clerical duties and ensure overall financial well-being of the clinic operations.
Schedule tests and procedures.
Utilizes correct communication tools and devices in providing care.
Establish a caring, trusting relationship with the caller and elicit information related to the reason for the call and current symptoms.
Uses medical equipment safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, policy, and/or clinic guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.
Demonstrates excellent customer service by incorporating AIDET, MUSC Excellence, and Service Recovery.