Patient Care Tech Ii - Icu

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; sched...
Onsite
Measuring and documenting vital signs
Moving turning and relocating patients
Assisting with personal hygiene needs
The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its ICU department in Charleston, SC. The position requires providing multi-skilled support to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, emphasizing patient-centered care, communication, and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager and performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach.
  • Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with daily hygiene, emptying drains, and performing blood sugar checks.
  • Candidates must possess patience, empathy, and strong communication skills to interact effectively with the care team and patients.

Matching Summary

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The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its ICU department in Charleston, SC. The position requires providing multi-skilled support to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, emphasizing patient-centered care, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • measuring and documenting vital signs
  • moving turning and relocating patients
  • assisting with personal hygiene needs
  • monitoring EKG signals and patient condition
  • maintaining tidy and sanitized patient rooms

Nice-to-have

  • patience empathy and intuition for patients
  • good communication and organizational skills
  • ability to deal effectively with stress

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • One year patient care experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support certification within 2 weeks of hire
  • Active enrollment in nursing school acceptable alternative
  • Certified Nursing Assistant training accepted

Work Rights

Not specified

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