Patient Care Tech II — Vital Signs & Comfort Champion

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered care model. Under RN supervision, you will measure and document vital signs, assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and support nursing staff in routine treatments.

Responsibilities include ensuring clean rooms, providing emotional support, and operating cardiac monitors. Requires high school diploma or GED; BLS on hire and CNA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required on hire and must be maintained.
• 1 year patient care experience in a health care facility or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with everyday needs (hygiene, restroom, grooming).
• 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; linens are clean.
• Assist patients with specific issues or needs.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor.
• Empty drains, ostomies, Foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by department leader.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Nursing support

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Vital signs monitor

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered care model. Under RN supervision, you will measure and document vital signs, assist with daily activities, monitor patients, and support nursing staff in routine treatments.

Responsibilities include ensuring clean rooms, providing emotional support, and operating cardiac monitors. Requires high school diploma or GED; BLS on hire and CNA experience preferred.