Compassionate Patient Care Tech II: Vital Signs & Support

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff and provide hands-on patient care in a hospital setting. The PCT will measure and document vital signs and relay concerns to nurses for timely action.

Under RN supervision, the PCT will assist with daily patient needs, monitor patient conditions, and help ensure a safe and comfortable patient environment.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff and provide hands-on patient care in a hospital setting. The PCT will measure and document vital signs and relay concerns to nurses for timely action.

Under RN supervision, the PCT will assist with daily patient needs, monitor patient conditions, and help ensure a safe and comfortable patient environment.