Lead Patient Care Technician

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver nursing care using the nursing process, assess and plan patient needs, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient-family centered care, safety, and professional conduct within a shared governance framework.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/EMT/Paramedic preferred. BLS certification is required within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, CNA, EMT or Paramedic certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Direct and lead other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Provide patient/family centered care focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Promote health teaching and promotion and evaluate goals and interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CNA certification

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver nursing care using the nursing process, assess and plan patient needs, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient-family centered care, safety, and professional conduct within a shared governance framework.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with CNA/EMT/Paramedic preferred. BLS certification is required within two weeks of hire.