Patient Care Technician - Float Team at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center in Charleston

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Job Description Summary MUSC Charleston’s Inpatient Float Team is hiring Patient Care Technicians to support units across the downtown campus. Spanning 10 specialized zones and serving both Adult and Pediatric populations, the team offers Patient Care Technicians flexible scheduling, shift differentials and additional float differential pay. You’ll enjoy a dynamic and rewarding role, with the opportunity to float to a variety of inpatient units. Each shift brings a new environment, allowing you to build a broad skill set, work with diverse patient populations, and be an essential part of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000517 CHS - Meduflex Team (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days (7am-7pm), Nights (7pm-7am) The following shift options are available, to include weekends and holidays as needed: (36 hours/week): 3x12-hour shifts per week (60 hours/pay period): 2x12-hour shifts/week one and 3x12-hour shifts/week two (24 hours/week): 2x12-hour shifts per week Job Summary/Purpose : The Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager. Under 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: Patient Care Technician I: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Patient Care Technician II: High School Diploma/Equivalent and ONE of the following requirements must be met. Associate or Bachelor's degree 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility At least 1 year of PCT I (.6 FTE +) experience at MUSC Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 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. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 5