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 works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in Surgical Acute Care 6E, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week across three rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Patient Care Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma or GED, plus 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 an accredited healthcare-related program; or certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Accepted credentials 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.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying specified weights, and maintaining required vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions.

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