Job Description Summary

The Patient Care Technician II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT II performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005704 ORBG - BBEMC Cardiology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Assist the RN with patient data collection.
Assist with activities of daily living.
Independently perform a variety of basic clinical procedures.
Independently perform advanced clinical procedures (identified by unit).
Perform routine clerical duties.
Assist with nutritional needs.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Respond to patient and visitor requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Experience:

One of the following criteria must be met:

· One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility

· Certified Nursing Assistant

· EMT or Paramedic certification

· Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training preferred

Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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

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Patient Care Tech II