Patient Care Technician - 6E Stepdown Transplant

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves multi-skilled patient care tasks, aligned with a 36-hour work week and day shifts in a hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with healthcare experience, CNA certification, and related coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus health care experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course or equivalent training.
• EMT or Paramedic certification preferred.
• Nursing student enrolled in accredited program with fundamentals completed.
• Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of other qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses under RN supervision to support a decentralized patient-centered approach.
• Perform multi-skilled patient care tasks to help achieve outcomes.
• Maintain safety and compliance with basic life support (BLS) requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course

EMT or Paramedic certification

Nursing student enrolled in accredited program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000727 CHS - Transplant Intermediate Care Unit 6E (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12-hour day shifts per week, with weekends and holidays required

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose : 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.

Minimum Training and Education:

High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, at the time of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant. High school diploma or GED required and required enrollment in a healthcare related program within two years of hire. High school diploma or GED required and a current MUHA Care Team Member. Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training. EMT or Paramedic certification. Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of nursing fundamentals course. Bachelor's degree.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of 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.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

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


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


• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)


• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)


• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)


• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)


• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)


• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)


• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)


• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)


• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)


• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)


• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)


• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)


• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.


• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)


• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)


• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)


• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)


• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)


• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)


• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)


• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)


• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)


• (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)


• (Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator u