Patient Care Tech II -PRN- NE

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) who reports to the Nurse Manager and works under RN supervision to support patient-centered care. The role requires empathy, effective communication, and organizational skills.

You will measure and document vital signs, identify patient concerns, report them, and assist with daily activities and basic treatments to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or a CNA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patient with everyday needs (hygiene, restroom, grooming).
• Monitor vital signs and report patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have care supplies and linen.
• Provide emotional support and monitor patient comfort.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor and manage drains/bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks and assist with other duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi‑skilled activities to support a decentralized patient‑centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A PCT measures and documents vital signs, identifies patient concerns and reports them, and moves, turns or relocates patients as required for comfort and medical requirements. The role requires patience, empathy, intuition, good communication and organizational skills to interact with the Manager, Charge Nurse and other care team members.

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 and linen is clean
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Place patient on cardiac monitor
• Empty drains, ostomy, foley bags
• Perform blood sugar checks
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors and outdoors, from elevated areas, in confined spaces, from kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing pinching operations, using fingers and hands for gross and fine motor activities, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions, fully using both legs, maintaining balance and coordination, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs unassisted (and 25 lbs from 36" to overhead), maintaining vision and hearing, managing stressful situations, working rotating shifts, overtime, latex safe environment, respirator use, and maintaining tactile, olfactory sense.

EEO Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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