Patient Care Technician - SJCH Peds 8 Acute Care
MUSC Health
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift
3 12-hour day shifts per week, including weekends and holidays. 36 hours per week.
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.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, work rotating shifts, and deal effectively with stressful situations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Patient Care Technician II: High school diploma/GED and ONE of: 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; active enrollment in a healthcare related field; Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
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.