Patient Care Technician - 6E Stepdown Transplant

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

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. This position is in the Transplant Intermediate Care Unit 6E at the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). The schedule is 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour night shifts, with rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus at least one year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility by the time of hire; or an applicable alternative qualification listed in the posting.
• Applicable alternatives include Certified Nursing Assistant; enrollment in a healthcare-related program within two years of hire; 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 enrollment at an accredited institution with completion of nursing fundamentals; or a bachelor’s degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within two weeks of hire and must be kept current. Accepted credentials are American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory requirements of the position, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and exerting force, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

What This Job Offers

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