Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce: MUSC Is Looking For A Patient Care Technician

Charleston SC

14 May, 2022

3:40 PM

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Press release from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce: May 10, 2022 Job Summary/Purpose: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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. Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility; or a Certified Nursing Assistant; or successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training; or EMT or Paramedic certification; or a Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of nursing fundamentals course; or a Bachelor's degree. Current nursing students or recent graduates may be required to provide transcripts. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Within two months of date of hire, employees must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Trainees are expected to have reliable attendance, are responsible for maintaining their BLS and any other annual competencies. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination. This press release was produced by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.