Patient Care Tech

Ernest Health, Inc.; Edenwood (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Health Savings Account options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Shift differentials

PCT Career Path pay

Job summary

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support bedside care under RN supervision, delivering compassionate, quality care in a rehabilitation setting.

You will join a team focused on patient safety, infection control, and smooth clinical operations, with CNA certification preferred and CPR required. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
• CPR Certification required
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient needs, safety, and comfort.
• Maintain confidentiality and infection control standards.

Skills

CNA certification

PCT experience

CPR certification

Hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Word processing

Email

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Full Time & Per Diem - Columbia/Cayce, South Carolina.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great Full Time opportunity for a Patient Care Technician in Cayce, SC.

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials. PCT Career Path pay!

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• C.N.A Certification preferred.
• Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
• STNA preferred in OH
• CPR Certification required
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $