Compassionate PCT II: Vital Signs & Telemetry

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 2.066.000 - 3.031.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager under RN supervision, performing multi-skilled tasks to support a patient-centered approach. You will measure and document vital signs, monitor patient conditions, assist with daily living activities, and communicate effectively with the care team.

This PRN position is with MUHA/MUSC, offering flexible hours and requiring a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of patient care experience.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Mansioni

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.).
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean.
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs.
• Provide appropriate emotional support.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor.
• Empty drains, ostomies, Foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager under RN supervision, performing multi-skilled tasks to support a patient-centered approach. You will measure and document vital signs, monitor patient conditions, assist with daily living activities, and communicate effectively with the care team.

This PRN position is with MUHA/MUSC, offering flexible hours and requiring a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of patient care experience.