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 care in a decentralized, patient-centered environment. This role involves performing multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, working 36 hours per week, primarily during night shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant patient care experience.

Qualifications

• One year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled activities to support patient care.
• Work under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Complete 3 12-hour night shifts per week.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Nursing Assistant

EMT or Paramedic certification

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare-related program

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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. This role requires working some Friday nights and two other night shifts in our Observation Unit.

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: Nights (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 night shifts per week, including weekends and holidays

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose: The Patient Care Tech II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum Training and Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a healthcare-related program with successful completion of relevant courses preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Must maintain current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors and outdoors, working from elevated areas, confined spaces, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, pinching, grasping, manipulating, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Visual and auditory capabilities must be maintained. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex-safe environment. Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

If you enjoy working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other protected class. We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.