Patient Care Tech I - CICU - Days

Overview 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. A PCT’s responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns, and reporting them to colleagues. The PCT assists with moving, turning, or relocating patients as required for comfort and medical needs. The role requires patience, empathy, intuition, and good communication and organizational skills to interact with the Manager and Charge Nurse and to communicate issues to the Care Team. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005290 COL - CICU (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Minimum Training and Education A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Basic Life Support is required upon hire. Thereafter, the employee 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 Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous); while sitting (Continuous); while walking (Continuous); climb stairs (Infrequent); work indoors (Continuous); work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent); work from elevated areas (Frequent); work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent); kneeling (Infrequent); bend at the waist (Continuous); twist at the waist (Frequent); squat and perform job functions (Frequent); perform pinching operations (Frequent); gross motor and fine motor activities (Continuous); full use of both legs (Continuous); balance and coordination with lower extremities (Frequent); reach in all directions (Continuous); lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent); lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent); lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent); exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); visual and color perception; peripheral vision; hearing acuity; tactile sensory functions; ability to deal with stressful situations; ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required; latex-safe environment compliance. Selected positions may include: olfactory sensory function and respirator qualification as required. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr