Patient Care Technician - VIR Prep & Recovery
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. The position is with Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in the VIR Prep & Recovery department, and is a regular employee role scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule consists of four 10-hour day shifts per week, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekends, holidays, and night shifts are not scheduled. Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must thereafter be maintained.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within two weeks of hire and maintain current certification. Accepted certifications include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Meet the listed physical requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, and performing required motor, sensory, and visual functions.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- For PCT II candidates: one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
- For PCT II candidates: Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification.
- For PCT II candidates: a bachelor’s degree, or enrollment in a healthcare-related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution, or equivalent training.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
