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Medical University of South Carolina

Health sciences university in Charleston, SC

Patient Care Technician 2 Nights

Full-Time
No salary listed
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Camden, NJ, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
  • Basic Life Support is required within 2 weeks of hire and must thereafter be maintained through an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking continuously; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously, outside in temperature extremes infrequently, at elevated areas frequently, and in confined or cramped spaces frequently.
  • Ability to kneel, bend at the waist, squat, and perform pinching operations infrequently; twist at the waist frequently; perform gross motor activities, firm grasping, and fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously; reach overhead frequently and in all directions continuously; and perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders continuously.
  • Ability to fully use both legs continuously and use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted and lift or lower 50 pounds between the floor and 36 inches unassisted infrequently; lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead infrequently; and exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
  • Ability to maintain corrected 20/40 vision in one eye or both eyes continuously; see and recognize objects near or at a distance; discriminate between colors; determine distance and depth relationships; and maintain good peripheral vision.
  • Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction, gross motor function with frequent fine motor movements, and tactile sensory function continuously.
  • Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations continuously, work rotating shifts frequently, and work overtime as required frequently.
  • Ability to work in a latex-safe environment continuously.
  • For selected positions, ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function continuously and be physically qualified for respirator use initially and as required.
Responsibilities
  • Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
  • Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
  • Monitor vital signs, such as temperature and pulse, EKG signals, and patient condition.
  • Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
  • Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
  • Assist patients with particular issues or needs and provide appropriate emotional support.
  • Place patients on cardiac monitors.
  • Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
  • Perform blood sugar checks.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
  • Measure and document vital signs, identify patient concerns and report them to colleagues, and move, turn, or relocate patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.

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Medical University of South Carolina

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Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.

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