Patient Care Technician or Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Description Job Description Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient.
Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type

Employee
Worker Sub-Type

PRN
Cost Center

CC000157 CHE - MedSurg (CMC)
Pay Rate Type

Hourly
Pay Grade

Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours

12
Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the patient.

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, 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.

PRN Status Clause:

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Education: A high school diploma or GED required. At least one year of patient care experience in a health care facility or as CNA is preferred.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations: Currently registered as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina; must be current in the Nurse Aide Registry. Will be required to maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS). Crisis prevention training may be required based on department requirements.

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

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