Patient Care Tech II: Compassionate Vital Signs & Support

Medical University of South Carolina; 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 to support nursing staff with vital signs monitoring, basic patient care, and compassionate assistance in a fast-paced hospital unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with nurses and care team, and maintaining patient comfort and safety while documenting observations and ensuring supplies. 36 scheduled hours weekly, hourly pay, Health-21 grade. BLS required upon hire.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or as a CNA is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients 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

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care support

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with vital signs monitoring, basic patient care, and compassionate assistance in a fast-paced hospital unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with nurses and care team, and maintaining patient comfort and safety while documenting observations and ensuring supplies. 36 scheduled hours weekly, hourly pay, Health-21 grade. BLS required upon hire.