The Patient Care Technician performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC000158 CHE - MedSurg Unit 2 (CMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Job Description
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: High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a CNA program within 6 months preferred. A minimum of one year of work experience as a Patient Care Tech preferred but not required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Crisis Prevention Training required upon hire based on department.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees