Patient Care Technician - 6E Stepdown Transplant

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse 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. The position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), in the Transplant Intermediate Care Unit 6E.

The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week: three 12-hour night shifts per week. The schedule rotates, and weekends and holidays are required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter through an accepted American Heart Association certification or equivalent, or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least one year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility at the time of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification within two weeks of hire, maintained thereafter through an accepted American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification or equivalent.
• The posting lists alternative qualifications and pathways: Certified Nursing Assistant; high school diploma or GED with enrollment in a healthcare-related program within two years of hire; high school diploma or GED and current MUHA Care Team Member status; successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course or equivalent training; EMT or Paramedic certification; nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution who has completed nursing fundamentals; or a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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