Patient Care Technician Ii - Cvicu

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

CC000382 CHS - CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

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

Hours per week: 12

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 1 12-hour rotating shifts per week, including weekends and holidays

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. 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: 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

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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