Patient Care Tech II: Vital Signs & Hands-On Support

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina, operating as Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support decentralized, patient-centered care under a Registered Nurse. The role includes measuring vital signs, reporting concerns, and moving or turning patients as needed to ensure comfort and medical requirements.

Contains requirements such as BLS at hire and one year of patient care experience preferred; high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required on hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily activities and personal care.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments.
• Provide emotional support to patients.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina, operating as Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA), is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support decentralized, patient-centered care under a Registered Nurse. The role includes measuring vital signs, reporting concerns, and moving or turning patients as needed to ensure comfort and medical requirements.

Contains requirements such as BLS at hire and one year of patient care experience preferred; high school diploma or GED is required.