Patient Care Technician

Job Description Summary

As a Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) at MUSC, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care across various clinical settings. Building on your foundational skills and experience as a PCT, you will take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the efficient operation of patient care units, ensuring optimal comfort, safety, and well-being for all patients under your care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000776 COL - 6H STU (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description: Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) at MUSC

Summary: As a Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) at MUSC, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care across various clinical settings. Building on your foundational skills and experience as a PCT, you will take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the efficient operation of patient care units, ensuring optimal comfort, safety, and well-being for all patients under your care.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation, while maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect for individual preferences and cultural considerations.

Vital Signs Monitoring: Perform regular assessments of vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, and promptly report any significant changes or abnormalities to the nursing team.

Specimen Collection: Collect and label specimens for laboratory analysis, following established protocols and infection control procedures to ensure accurate and timely processing and documentation of test results.

Assistance with Procedures: Assist healthcare providers with various medical procedures and treatments, such as wound care, catheterization, phlebotomy, and EKGs, ensuring proper technique, patient comfort, and adherence to safety standards.

Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' condition and behavior, promptly responding to calls for assistance, identifying signs of distress or discomfort, and notifying the nursing staff or appropriate personnel as needed.

Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient care activities, including vital signs, intake and output measurements, patient observations, and any interventions or treatments provided, in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Equipment Maintenance: Clean, disinfect, and maintain patient care equipment and supplies, including beds, bedside tables, wheelchairs, and patient care kits, to ensure proper functioning and compliance with infection control standards.

Patient Transport: Assist with the safe and efficient transfer of patients between units, departments, and diagnostic areas, using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment to minimize the risk of injury or discomfort.

Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with members of the healthcare team, including nurses, physicians, therapists, and other support staff, to coordinate patient care activities, communicate pertinent information, and promote a cohesive and patient-centered approach to care delivery.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required; completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or patient care technician (PCT) training program preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Patient Care Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting, with demonstrated proficiency in providing direct patient care and performing basic clinical tasks.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology, infection control principles, and patient safety practices, with the ability to follow established protocols and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and patient care needs in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, respecting patient rights, and upholding ethical standards in all aspects of patient care delivery.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects and assist with patient mobility as needed, requiring physical strength and endurance.
• Stamina and agility to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, including bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling, while maintaining proper body mechanics and ergonomics.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to manipulate medical equipment, handle patient care supplies, and perform tasks requiring precision and attention to detail.
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe patients' condition, interpret alarms and alerts, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members in a clinical environment.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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