ICU Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Comfort Champion

MUSC Health; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Camden, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under RN supervision. The role involves measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily patient needs, and ensuring comfort through turning and repositioning.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; CNA or one year of patient care experience preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to coordinate with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care experience in a health care facility or CNA preferred.
• 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

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year patient care experience or CNA preferred

Job description

MUSC Health in Camden, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff under RN supervision. The role involves measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily patient needs, and ensuring comfort through turning and repositioning.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; CNA or one year of patient care experience preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to coordinate with the care team.