Patient Care Technician - Main Pacu

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; sched...
Direct supervision by registered nurse
Perform multi-skilled patient care activities
Maintain current basic life support certification
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient 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 patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • This role requires maintaining Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within two weeks of hire.
  • The position involves physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted, frequent bending, twisting, and working in confined spaces within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

Matching Summary

The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct supervision by Registered Nurse
  • Perform multi-skilled patient care activities
  • Maintain current Basic Life Support certification

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic enthusiastic team environment
  • Decentralized patient-centered approach
  • Experience in healthcare facility settings

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • One year experience in healthcare facility
  • Active enrollment in nursing school
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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