Medical University of South Carolina
PCT- Unit Secretary - Nights
Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary 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. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, as well as moving, turning or relocating patients as required for comfort and medical needs. An effective PCT should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve patients best, and possess good communication and organizational skills to interact with the manager, charge nurse and other care team members. The PCT also handles all incoming and outgoing communications, performs clerical duties for the clinical unit, processes physicians’ orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment, and serves as the direct line of communication between the unit and support services. Additionally, the PCT assists in orienting and training new personnel.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC000776 COL - 6H STU (DMC)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Work Shift Nights (United States of America)
Required License Certification and Registration Basic Life Support required upon hire
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Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub‑Type Regular
Cost Center CC000776 COL - 6H STU (DMC)
Pay Rate Type Hourly
Pay Grade Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Work Shift Nights (United States of America)
Required License Certification and Registration Basic Life Support required upon hire
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