Patient Care Technician - 5W Trauma Surgical

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families, delivering safe and effective care and collaborating with other members of the health care team. The role uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and works with assigned team members and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards and MUSC policies. The technician supports patient- and family-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. The position contributes to a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment by protecting patient privacy and behaving responsively, respectfully, and professionally. It also involves coordinating efficient patient care services, identifying clinical priorities, and taking action to improve patient outcomes. The role participates in a professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and promotion of a healthy work environment. It requires accountability, critical thinking, effective teamwork, and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth. The position requires the physical and sensory abilities described in the posting, including working rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS, or one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; alternatively, a college degree, active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals at an accredited institution, active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field, or Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
Basic Life Support certification required within two weeks of hire and maintained thereafter; current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Ability to perform the physical and sensory functions described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working in confined spaces and elevated areas.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Lead and direct assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Provide patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and acting responsively, respectfully, acceptingly, and professionally.
Participate in the professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development.
Coordinate efficient delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Promote a healthy work environment and take personal responsibility for professional growth.
Work rotating shifts and overtime as required.