Patient Care Technician, MedSurg/Tele 4th Floor, Full Time, Night Shift, Rotating Weekends, Job ID 1

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision, and/or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established functions and procedures of the hospital.

Position Qualification:

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience; and Minimum of six months experience as a Patient Care Tech in a hospital setting; or EKG, Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Certification; or Foreign Nurse/Physician with appropriate documentation.
• Nursing Student that completed 1st year of Nursing School.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of basic nursing functions to meet patient needs for ADL's must be able to work rapidly under stressful situations with many interruptions.
• Must successfully complete Glucometer training and pass online testing module.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Required BLS certification from the American Red Cross.
• Point-of-care glucometer experience preferred: training provided upon hire.

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to be a minority organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Must clear background and drug test required.