Patient Care Technician - VIR Prep & Recovery

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support RN-directed, patient-centered care. Under RN supervision, you perform multi-skilled tasks to assist with daily care and ensure quality outcomes.

The position is hourly, 40 hours/week, full-time, with day shifts (4 ten-hour days), Monday through Friday, no weekends, holidays, or nights. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CNA/EMT/paramedic certifications or related healthcare education preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care work experience for PCT II candidates.
• CNA, EMT or Paramedic certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a healthcare-related program with Nursing Assistant/Nursing Fundamentals training completed.

Responsibilities

• Support RN-directed, patient-centered care and assist with multi-skilled tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
• Perform routine patient care activities under supervision to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs and care plans.

Skills

Patient care

CNA/EMT

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000578 CHS - P&R 5th Floor VIR (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

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

Hours per week:

40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:

4 10-hour day shifts per week; 6:30 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. No weekends, holidays, or nights.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Hourly

Job Summary/Purpose

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.

Minimum Training and Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. For a PCT II candidates must have 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: