PCT II, Short Stay Unit: Multiskilled Patient Support

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at MUSC Health reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach and to achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum training includes a high school diploma or GED; one year of patient care work in a healthcare facility is preferred. BLS is required within two weeks of hire, with ongoing certification maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or Paramedic certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant/Nursing Fundamentals course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care under supervision.
• Perform multi-skilled activities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as directed by a Registered Nurse.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in healthcare related program with completion of Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant/Nursing Fundamentals

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at MUSC Health reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach and to achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum training includes a high school diploma or GED; one year of patient care work in a healthcare facility is preferred. BLS is required within two weeks of hire, with ongoing certification maintained.