MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) - Florence, SC
posted 16 days ago
- Entry Level
Florence, SC
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About the position
The Patient Care Technician performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Responsibilities
- Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and walking.
- Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
- May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment.
- May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or hold a GED certificate preferred.
- Completion of an approved nursing assistant course preferred.
- Previous experience or course work preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- AHA BLS Certification required.
