Patient Care Technician - CTICU

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to operate under a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager, delivering multi-skilled support to patients in a decentralized care setting. The role requires completing BLS and meeting entry/advanced education requirements for PCT II, with rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The position is hourly, with 36 scheduled hours weekly and a Health-21 pay grade.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for PCT I.
• PCT II requires 24 hours/week or greater and ONE of the listed requirements.
• Possession of CNA or CMA certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN under supervision to support patient-centered care.
• Perform multi-skilled activities to support outcomes in a decentralized care model.
• Follow safety and training requirements including BLS within 2 weeks of hire.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree

1 year of experience in a healthcare facility

Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals

Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant 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

CC000382 CHS -CTICU (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit) (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Rotating (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 rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays

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:

Patient Care Technician I: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Patient Care Technician II: 24 hours/week or greater and ONEof the following requirements must be met.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree




• 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility




• Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution




• Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution




• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution

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 cannot 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