Patient Care Tech II - PRN - ICU - Camden

Patient Care Tech II - PRN - ICU - Camden

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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi‑skilled activities to support a decentralized, patient‑centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes. Responsibilities include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns, moving and repositioning patients for comfort and medical requirements, and communicating issues to the caregiving team.

An effective PCT should have patience, empathy, intuition, good communication, and organizational skills.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

PRN

CC001408 KER - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (KMC)

Hourly

Health‑21

12

Basic Life Support required upon hire. Must maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.

A high school diploma or equivalent. One year of patient‑care work experience in a health‑care facility or experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, restroom use, grooming, etc.)
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Ensure rooms have adequate supplies and that linen is clean
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Place patient on cardiac monitor
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
• Perform blood sugar checks
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

Ability to stand, sit, walk, and perform job functions continuously; ability to climb stairs, work indoors and outdoors in temperature extremes, and work from elevated or confined spaces. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, and perform gross and fine motor tasks with good hand strength. Vision, hearing, and other sensory functions must be adequate. Ability to handle stressful situations, work rotating shifts, overtime, and a latex‑safe environment.

Minimum Requirements:

At least 1 year of work experience as a PCT I or in a related patient‑care role, a college degree, or enrollment in nursing or a healthcare‑related field with completion of Nursing Fundamentals. Basic Life Support certification required within 2 weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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