Patient Care Technician - Discharge Lounge

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support discharge lounge operations and patient throughput. You will coordinate patient movement with inpatient units, transport, and pharmacy to minimize delays and optimize hospital capacity.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or equivalent; multiple pathways such as nursing school enrollment or CNA/CMA certification are also accepted to meet the requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for PCT I.
• PCT II requires HS diploma/equivalent and one of the listed options.
• Active enrollment in nursing or healthcare-related field is acceptable.
• Current CNA or CMA certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of discharged patients into the Discharge Lounge.
• Collaborate with inpatient units, transport services, pharmacy, and other departments.
• Help reduce discharge delays and optimize hospital capacity.

Skills

Patient throughput coordination

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active enrollment in nursing school

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Discharge Lounge supports timely patient throughput by coordinating the movement of discharged patients into and through the Discharge Lounge, collaborating with inpatient units, transport services, pharmacy, and other departments to reduce discharge delays and optimize hospital capacity.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000274 CHS OH - Bed Management (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

4x10 hour shifts, 9:30am-7:30pm

Job Summary/Purpose

Patient Throughput & Flow Coordination – Supports timely patient throughput by coordinating the movement of discharged patients into and through the Discharge Lounge, collaborating with inpatient units, transport services, pharmacy, and other departments to reduce discharge delays and optimize hospital capacity.

Minimum Training and Education

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

Patient Care Technician II: High School Diploma/Equivalent and ONE of the following requirements must be met.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility
• At least 1 year of PCT I (.6 FTE +) experience at MUSC
• 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 American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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 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) *

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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