Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician - Outpatient Specialty Clinics - MUSCPMount Pleasant, South CarolinaPatient Care Technician - Outpatient Specialty Clinics - MUSCPHealthcare SupportClinical & Research Support ServicesFull TimeMUSC Physicians (MUSCP)Job Description SummaryCome join the team that's Changing What's Possible at MUSC Health East, located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant at 1600 Midtown Avenue. We are a large outpatient clinic with over 20 different specialties. Enjoy a routine daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends or holidays and free parking on site. This position primarily supports the Cardiology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Nephrology Clinics team. Our team is comprised of RNs, LPNs, CMAs and PCTs, all working together with our providers to make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a positive attitude and a passion for providing excellent patient care. Be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your contributions are celebrated, and your potential is limitless. MUSC Health East is a great place to grow with tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder and opportunities for cross-training to multiple specialties. Apply today to find out more about joining this wonderful team!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.Job Responsibilities:Assist in maintaining patient safety and providing patient education.Duties to include rooming patients, taking vitals and health history, documenting in an electronic medical record. Duties do not include the ordering and administration of medications.Measure vital signs (temp, pulse, resp, BP, pain, oxygen sat).Measure height and weight.Measure head, chest, and abdominal circumferences as appropriate to patient population.Assist patient with nutritional, hygiene, elimination, ambulation and comfort related needs.Prepare patients for exam and minor office procedures.Perform clerical duties and ensure overall financial well-being of the clinic operations.Schedule tests and procedures. Utilizes correct communication tools and devices in providing care.The care team member must efficiently establish a caring, trusting relationship with the caller and elicit information related to the reason for the call and current symptoms.Uses medical equipment safely and effectively in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, policy, and/or clinic guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.Demonstrates excellent customer service by incorporating AIDET, MUSC Excellence, and Service Recovery.Minimum Requirements: Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.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.