Patient Care Technician - Endocrinology - MUSCP
About The Position
Join the dynamic team at MUSC Clements Ferry Medical Pavilion, a new state-of-the-art outpatient multi-specialty building. This environment fosters a positive and collaborative atmosphere dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. The team values mutual support, respect, professional growth, and compassionate care. The Patient Care Tech in the clinic reports to the Clinic Manager and, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, at the time of hire
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- High school diploma or GED required and required enrollment in a healthcare related program within two years of hire
- High school diploma or GED required and a current MUHA or MUSCP Care Team Member
- Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training
- EMT or Paramedic certification
- Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of nursing fundamentals course
- Bachelor’s degree
- Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
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
- Utilize correct communication tools and devices in providing care
- Efficiently establish a caring, trusting relationship with the caller and elicit information related to the reason for the call and current symptoms
- Use medical equipment safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, policy, and/or clinic guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety
- Demonstrate excellent customer service by incorporating AIDET, MUSC Excellence, and Service Recovery
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
