Patient Care Technician - 6W Specialty Medicine & Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. The role is with MUHA’s Specialty Medicine & Acute Care 6W unit and is hourly, with 36 scheduled hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts. Weekend and holiday work is included.

Requirements

• Patient Care Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: an associate or bachelor's degree; at least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS; one year of experience in a healthcare facility; active enrollment in nursing school and completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; active enrollment in a healthcare-related field at an accredited institution; or Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire. Thereafter, maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or an AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and mental functions, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, handling objects, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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