Patient Care Tech II

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to support RN-led care in a cardiology setting. The role provides multi-skilled assistance to enhance a decentralized, patient-centered approach and outcomes.

The PCT II will perform a range of clinical procedures, assist with daily living activities, and handle routine clerical duties while maintaining safety and responsiveness to patients and visitors. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of patient care experience in a health care facility.
• CNA certification.
• EMT or Paramedic certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a healthcare program with completion of Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant/Nursing Fundamentals course preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire; maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with patient data collection.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Independently perform basic clinical procedures.
• Independently perform advanced clinical procedures (unit identified).
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Assist with nutritional needs.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Respond to patient and visitor requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

EMT or Paramedic certification

Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in healthcare program

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Patient Care Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005704 ORBG - BBEMC Cardiology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the RN with patient data collection.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Independently perform a variety of basic clinical procedures.
• Independently perform advanced clinical procedures (identified by unit).
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Assist with nutritional needs.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Respond to patient and visitor requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Experience

• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• EMT or Paramedic certification
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training preferred

Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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