Patient Care Technician – Entry Level

Move Vertical; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Move Vertical in Charleston, SC is seeking compassionate entry-level Patient Care Technicians to join our healthcare team. You will support nurses and clinicians by assisting with basic patient-care tasks and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs as directed, helping patients with daily activities, moving and positioning patients, preparing rooms, stocking supplies, and ensuring privacy and infection-control practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• HIPAA training certificate required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and clinical staff.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with patient care.
• Reliable attendance and professional demeanor.
• Ability to follow safety, infection-control, and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic activities of daily living.
• Obtain and document basic vital signs as directed.
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and transport.
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain a clean care environment.
• Stock basic patient-care supplies.
• Answer patient call lights and communicate needs to nursing staff.
• Provide basic comfort and non-clinical patient assistance.
• Document assigned patient information accurately.
• Follow infection-prevention and safety procedures.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Report changes or concerns to appropriate clinical staff.

Skills

HIPAA training

BLS certification

Professional communication

Physical stamina

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We areseeking compassionate and dependable candidates for entry-level Patient Care Technician opportunities.

Patient Care Technicians work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to assist with basic patient-care needs and help maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic activities of daily living
• Obtain and document basic vital signs as directed
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, and transport
• Prepare patient rooms and maintain a clean care environment
• Stock basic patient-care supplies
• Answer patient call lights and communicate needs to nursing staff
• Provide basic comfort and non-clinical patient assistance
• Document assigned patient information accurately
• Follow infection-prevention and safety procedures
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Report changes or concerns to appropriate clinical staff

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current HIPAA training certificate required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and clinical staff
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with patient care
• Reliable attendance and professional demeanor
• Ability to follow safety, infection-control, and confidentiality procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA, PCT, nursing assistant, or healthcare-related training
• Previous caregiving or patient-care experience