Patient Care Technician II - Prep & Recovery

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide essential support under the direction of Registered Nurses. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and some patient care experience. This full-time role involves 40 hours per week with 10-hour shifts, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports a decentralized patient-centered approach.
• Performs multi-skilled activities under a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains required physical qualifications and certifications.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare related program

Job description

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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. Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center). Hours per week: 40. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 4 10-hour day shifts per week; Monday-Friday 6:30a-5:00p; no weekends or holidays. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly. Minimum Training and Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking (continuous), climbing stairs (infrequent), working indoors (continuous), working outside in temperature extremes (infrequent), working from elevated areas (frequent), working in confined/cramped spaces (frequent), kneeling (infrequent), bending and twisting at the waist, squatting, pinching, gross and fine motor activities with fingers and hands, reaching overhead and in all directions, repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, use of legs for balance and coordination, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted, exerting up to 50 lbs of force, maintaining vision and hearing acuity, working rotating shifts and overtime as required, working in a latex safe environment, maintaining tactile sensory functions, and other selected physical qualifications. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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