Compassionate Patient Care Tech II — Vital Signs

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under RN supervision. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily patient needs, and reporting concerns to the care team.

You will help move and position patients, monitor conditions, provide emotional support, and ensure supplies are available. A high school diploma or GED is required; CNA preferred; BLS on hire and maintained thereafter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. CNA preferred.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in healthcare preferred.
• BLS required on hire, maintain ongoing through certification and recertification.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily needs including hygiene and grooming.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments and care tasks.
• Ensure adequate patient care supplies and linen are available.
• Provide emotional support and report issues to care team.
• Position and transfer patients as needed for comfort and medical requirements.
• Operate within the care team to maintain patient safety.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Multi-skilled caregiver

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under RN supervision. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily patient needs, and reporting concerns to the care team.

You will help move and position patients, monitor conditions, provide emotional support, and ensure supplies are available. A high school diploma or GED is required; CNA preferred; BLS on hire and maintained thereafter.