Medical University of South Carolina
Patient Care Tech II - Nights CICU
Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Job Description Summary
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 Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and ensuring patient comfort and safety. PCT’s also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician’s duties also include moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements.
An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.
Responsibilities
Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient conditions
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean
Assist patients with particular issues or needs
Provide appropriate emotional support
Place patient on cardiac monitor
Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
Perform blood sugar checks
Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader
Required License, Certification and Registration Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, 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.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, performing job functions from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing "pinching" operations, performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands, performing firm grasping with fingers and hands, performing fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, fully using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lifting from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., exerting up to 50 lbs. of force. Typically requires ability to maintain 20/40 vision, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, and other sensory functions as listed. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, overtime, latex safe environment, respirator use, etc.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Employment Verification 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
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An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.
Responsibilities
Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient conditions
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean
Assist patients with particular issues or needs
Provide appropriate emotional support
Place patient on cardiac monitor
Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
Perform blood sugar checks
Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader
Required License, Certification and Registration Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, 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.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, performing job functions from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing "pinching" operations, performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands, performing firm grasping with fingers and hands, performing fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, fully using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lifting from 36" to overhead 25 lbs., exerting up to 50 lbs. of force. Typically requires ability to maintain 20/40 vision, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, and other sensory functions as listed. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, overtime, latex safe environment, respirator use, etc.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Employment Verification 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
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