Patient Care Technician II - HVC Prep & Recovery

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to support patient-centered care in the Heart & Vascular Center. The role involves collaboration with nurses and performing various patient care activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant patient care experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of patient care experience or relevant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

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Job Description Summary

ART Prep & Recovery (P&R) consists of 32 bays located on the 3rd Heart & Vascular Center in the Ashley River Tower (ART). P&R supports inpatient and outpatient procedures in areas such as Vascular Interventional Radiology (VIR), Electrophysiology Lab (EP), Adult Cardiac Cath Lab, and ECHO Lab. Procedural operations occur Monday mornings at 6am through Friday at 9pm. The team works rotating shifts (6a-6p, 7a-7p, and/or 9a-9p) and collaborates with Registered Nurses and Heart & Vascular Technicians to oversee standardized prep and recovery tactics. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care and achieve desired outcomes.

Additional Job Details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Cost Center: CC000756 CHS - Prep & Recovery - HVC (Heart & Vascular) (ART)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-20
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary/Purpose

The Patient Care Tech II reports to the Nurse Manager and performs multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare setting, or relevant certification (CNA, EMT, Paramedic), or enrollment in a healthcare program with relevant coursework
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire, maintained thereafter

Physical and Other Requirements

Ability to perform various physical activities, lift up to 50 lbs., and meet visual, auditory, and tactile sensory requirements. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in various environments including confined spaces and outdoor conditions.

If you enjoy working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will find a rewarding career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.