Patient Care Technician - Art 5w Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC, United States
Hourly pyy rate; grade health-21; not specified
Direct supervision by registered nurse
Continuous standing and walking
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
This role requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, while maintaining continuous physical activity such as standing, walking, and lifting.
Candidates must possess Basic Life Support certification within two weeks of hire and demonstrate the physical capacity to assist with patient transfers and equipment movement.
Matching Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Salary
Hourly pay rate; Grade Health-21; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct supervision by Registered Nurse
Continuous standing and walking
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Frequent bending, twisting, and squatting
Rotating shift schedule including weekends
Nice-to-have
Energetic and enthusiastic team member
Decentralized patient-centered approach
Experience in healthcare facility settings
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 2 weeks
One year experience or nursing school enrollment for PCT II level
Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification preferred