Patient Care Technician II

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and operates under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes. MUHA offers an hourly position with a 36-hour work week and rotating shifts.

Required credentials include Basic Life Support (BLS) within two weeks of hire; current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross for

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include 1 year of PCT experience at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care experience in a health care facility.
• Alternative: college degree or active nursing school enrollment with Nursing Fundamentals completion.
• Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC000733 CHS - Trauma Burn 5 (Main)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description 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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte PCT I position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training. Credentials: 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.

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