Patient Care Technician, 5th Floor Step Down, Full Time, Night Shift - Palmetto General Hospital

Position Summary:

Under the supervision, and/or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established functions and procedures of the hospital.

Position Qualification:

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience; and Minimum of six months experience as a Patient Care Tech in a hospital setting; or EKG, Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Certification; or Foreign Nurse/Physician with appropriate documentation
• Nursing Student that completed 1st year of Nursing School
• Requires a thorough knowledge of basic nursing functions to meet patient needs for ADL's must be able to work rapidly under stressful situations with many interruptions.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Required BLS certification from the American Red Cross