Patient Care Technician-4
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. 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. This role is for the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and is an employee, regular worker type. The position is in the CC000527 CHS - MSICU (Medical Surgical ICU) (ART) cost center and is paid hourly. The scheduled weekly hours are 40, with a rotating work shift. The position involves 3 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification, 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 preferred.
- Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte PCT I position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification, 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
