Patient Care Technician - Float Pool - SC, Beaufort - Job

TITLE Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.

POSITION

Patient Care Technician

LOCATION

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time SHIFT Nights

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION

This Patient Care Technician (PCT) position provides care for both adults and pediatric (neonates, pediatrics and adolescents) patients. The PCT will provide direct patient care in the clinical setting under the direct supervision and delegation of the nurse. The patient care technician performs assigned tasks in a timely, efficient and safe manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred, including ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

Experience:

Previous experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

Training as a Patient Care Technician which includes nursing assistant, phlebotomy and EKG training. Certification as a Certified Nurse assistant or Patient Care Technician is NOT required. Certification as Patient Care Technician; or certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EKG Tech & phlebotomist and/ or documentation of training in all of these areas may be acceptable. Formal training as a Medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant may be acceptable in lieu of training as a patient care technician. BLS certification required prior to first clinical shift (must be issued by the American Heart Association).

EOE STATEMENT

Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.