Patient Care Technician- 7E Medical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician I and II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The role delivers safe and effective care and works with other healthcare team members to achieve desired results. The technician provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position collaborates with and may direct assigned team members to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards. Care is patient- and family-centered and addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. The role helps coordinate care, provides health teaching and promotion, and evaluates care goals and interventions in accordance with MUSC policies. The position supports a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment by protecting patient privacy and behaving respectfully and professionally. It contributes to a professional practice model through shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, effective teamwork, accountability, autonomous practice, and critical thinking. The technician also applies care-management principles, identifies clinical priorities, and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes.

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 healthcare facility; alternatively, a college degree, active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals, active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field, or Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Current American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is accepted.
Ability to perform the physical and mental functions described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted infrequently, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
Ability to maintain the listed visual, hearing, tactile, motor, and sensory capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and direct or lead other assigned team members in providing care.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care consistent with nursing standards and MUSC policies.
Address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Coordinate care and provide health teaching and promotion.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment, including protecting patient privacy and behaving respectfully and professionally.
Participate in shared governance, peer review, professional development, and activities that support a healthy work environment and clinical excellence.
Apply care-management principles to coordinate efficient and effective delivery of patient care services.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Maintain accountability for professional actions and participate in professional growth.