Patient Care Technician - 6E Stepdown Transplant

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves performing multi-skilled tasks to support daily patient needs and outcomes.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, CNA certification or enrollment in related programs, and fulfillment of training requirements, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork within the Transplant Intermediate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of patient care experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Enrollment in healthcare program within two years of hire.
• Completion of Nursing/Medical Assistant course or equivalent training.
• EMT or Paramedic certification.
• Nursing student in accredited program after fundamentals course.
• Bachelor’s degree considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled patient care under direct RN supervision.
• Support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care and outcomes.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic clinical tasks.
• Maintain safety protocols and comply with BLS requirements.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing student enrollment

Nursing/Medical Assistant coursework

EMT/Paramedic certification

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT or Paramedic certification

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 use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Career Information

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