Patient Care Tech II-PRN

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

MUHA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a decentralized patient-centered approach under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and relaying patient concerns to the care team.

The position is PRN with 12 scheduled hours weekly in the COL Telemetry unit; requires BLS on hire and a high school diploma. Prior patient care experience is preferred, and strong communication and empathy are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required on hire and maintained.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily activities (hygiene, grooming, restroom use).
• Monitor vital signs and report patient condition to nurses.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments.
• Ensure supplies and linens are stocked in patient rooms.
• Assist patients with specific needs or issues.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor as needed.
• Empty drains, ostomies, and foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.

Connaissances

Vital signs monitoring

Communication skills

Empathy

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Description Summary: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician’s duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003711 COL - 5T Telemetry (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift.

Required License, Certification and Registration

Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patient 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous