Patient Care Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &视

Vision & behavioral health benefits

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC, is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician to join a 12-hour shift rotation on the MedSurg Neuro unit. The role supports RNs with hands-on care, vital signs, mobility, and patient comfort, covering vacations, leaves, and additional staffing needs.

Required: CNA license in SC preferred, BLS certification within 30 days, and up to 1 year of acute care experience. Training on safety and infection control will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA in South Carolina preferred.
• A current BLS Health Care Provider certification is required or obtained within 30 days.
• 1 year of acute/hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, calorie counts and simple dressings.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, meals and mobility.
• Ensure safe patient handling, transfers, positioning, and use of assistive devices.
• Document information in the patient’s medical records.
• Communicate changes in care with physicians and nurses.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and therapies.
• Maintain unit supply levels and restock as needed.
• Keep patient areas clean, organized, and stocked for safety.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Patient care

Communication

Education

Licensed CNA in SC

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Patient Care Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

This position will be as needed to cover vacations, extended leaves, call-outs, and if we need extra staff on hand due to patient flow. The shifts are 12 hours and can be 7a to 7p or 7p to 7a, any day of the week including weekends.

The position in on our MedSurg Neuro unit.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, application of ice/heat, and/or simple non-sterile dressing changes.
• Answering patient call lights in a timely manner and respond to patient needs/requests.
• Assisting patients with performing activities of daily living to include bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, ambulating, assisting with meal delivery and feeding as directed.
• You will be responsible for safe patient handling: Turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer and use of transfer devices, ambulation assistance and use of assistive devices, restraint alternatives, oxygen use and transport, suction use, pre-operative skin preparation and/or use of sequential compression devices (SCD).
• Recording information in the patient’s medical records
• Communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare team members regarding changes in a patient’s care and condition.
• Educating patients and families on the care and therapies being provided, in conjunction with physicians and nurses.
• Monitoring supply levels in your unit and patient rooms and restock as needed
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness

Qualifications

• Licensed as a CNA in South Carolina preferred
• RN Nursing School Students may be considered.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• 1 year of acute/hospital experience is preferred
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.