Patient Care Technician – Cardiac Surgical Stepdown
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Basic Life Support required upon hire
- Good communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
- Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, 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 patient care supplies, linen is clean
- Assist patients with particular issues or needs
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred