Compassionate Patient Care Tech II

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a decentralized, patient-centered care approach. Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily patient needs, and help with basic treatments while ensuring clean rooms and adequate supplies.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and teamwork with the nurse manager and care team. This is a PRN, hourly position requiring BLS and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients 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

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care support

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EKG monitor

Vital signs equipment

Job description

MU Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a decentralized, patient-centered care approach. Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily patient needs, and help with basic treatments while ensuring clean rooms and adequate supplies.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and teamwork with the nurse manager and care team. This is a PRN, hourly position requiring BLS and flexible shifts.