Patient Care Technician - 5W Specialty Medicine & Acute Care
MUSC Health, Charleston, SC, United States
Overview
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works 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)
Job Details
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21
Minimum Training and Education
Patient Care Technician I:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Patient Care Technician II:
High school diploma/GED and one of the following must be met:
Associate or Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year work experience in a .6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS
1 year of experience in a healthcare facility
Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution
Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution
Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) via an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, or an AHA recognized equivalent.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors in temperature extremes, and from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces and perform routine lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform fine manipulation, gross motor activities, pinching, and maintain adequate vision and hearing.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime as required, and in a latex‑safe environment.
EEO Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state or federal laws.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees.
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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works 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)
Job Details
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21
Minimum Training and Education
Patient Care Technician I:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Patient Care Technician II:
High school diploma/GED and one of the following must be met:
Associate or Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year work experience in a .6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS
1 year of experience in a healthcare facility
Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution
Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution
Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) via an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, or an AHA recognized equivalent.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors in temperature extremes, and from elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces and perform routine lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform fine manipulation, gross motor activities, pinching, and maintain adequate vision and hearing.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime as required, and in a latex‑safe environment.
EEO Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state or federal laws.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees.
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