Patient Care Technician - 7e Med Surg

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; sched...
Rotating shifts (3 12-hour shifts per week)
Direct supervision by registered nurse
Rotating shift schedule including weekends
Continuous standing and walking
The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant healthcare experience, or enrollment in a nursing or healthcare-related program, with a focus on providing empathetic patient support

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 working rotating shifts including weekends and holidays with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week.
  • Candidates must maintain current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within two weeks of hire.

Matching Summary

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The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant healthcare experience, or enrollment in a nursing or healthcare-related program, with a focus on providing empathetic patient support.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct supervision by Registered Nurse
  • Rotating shift schedule including weekends
  • Continuous standing and walking
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and squatting

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic enthusiastic team environment
  • Decentralized patient-centered approach
  • Ability to work in stressful situations

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • One year experience or nursing school enrollment for PCT II
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification preferred
  • E-Verify employment authorization confirmation required

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