Patient Care Technician - 5W Trauma Surgical

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, using nursing-process principles and practices. The technician delivers safe and effective care and works with other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes.

The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities in support of a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care.

This position is in the 5W Trauma Surgical cost center at the Medical University Hospital Authority. It is a regular employee role with 36 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift.

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 nursing-school enrollment with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution, active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field, or Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant training or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter. Accepted certifications are American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying, reaching, bending, handling objects, maintaining vision and hearing acuity, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient and family care using nursing-process principles and practices.
• Deliver safe and effective care.
• Work with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Perform multi-skilled activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to support patient-centered care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed