Patient Care Technician - Pediatric ICU

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA, operating as part of the Medical University of South Carolina system, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support decentralized, patient-centered care under RN supervision. This role involves performing multi-skilled tasks to assist in achieving desired patient outcomes.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with BLS certification within two weeks of hire and ongoing maintenance. Various pathways to II include degrees, healthcare experience, or CNA/CMA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for PCT I.
• BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.
• PCT II may require an associate or bachelor's degree, healthcare experience, or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN under supervision to provide patient-centered care.
• Support nursing staff to achieve patient outcomes through multi-skilled activities.
• Work 36 hours weekly, typically 3 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (PCT II options)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000372 CHS - Critical Care - 2 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours per week: 36

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose :The Patient Care Tech reports to the Nurse Manager. Under 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.

Minimum Training and Education:

Patient Care Technician I: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma/GED and ONE of the following requirements must be met.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year work experience in a .6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility
• Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution
• Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution

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.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. 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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