Patient Care Technician II - Peds Heart Center

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

Job summary

MUSC Children's Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for the Peds Heart Center. This role involves supporting patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, requiring a high school diploma and relevant certifications. The position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts, ensuring a rewarding career for energetic individuals.

Qualifications

• One year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care.
• Perform multi-skilled activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification

Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in a 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.

Details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Cost Center: CC000455 CHS - Heart Center - 3 (SJCH)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-20
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

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 Tech II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, 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 (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire. Must maintain current BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross.

Physical and Other Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors/outdoors, working in confined spaces, bending, twisting, squatting, pinching, grasping, manipulating, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs., and visual and auditory acuity. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, in a latex-safe environment, and handle stressful situations.

If you enjoy working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you'll find a rewarding career with us!

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