Patient Care Technician - P.E.A.R.L. Fellow
MUSC Health
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
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.
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift
1 12-hour rotating shift every 2 weeks, including weekends and holidays. Hours per week: 6.
Minimum Training and Education
Applicants for the PEARL Fellowship must meet the following criteria:
- MUSC nursing student entering N2 Semester
- Meet College of Nursing eligibility criteria
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Provide two references, one from a clinical instructor
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, and walking continuously; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted; ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required; ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Requirements
- MUSC nursing student entering N2 Semester
- Meet College of Nursing eligibility criteria
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Provide two references, one from a clinical instructor
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks of hire
- Maintain current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross equivalent)
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.