Patient Care Technician II: Compassionate Patient Support

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at MUSC reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of patient care experience, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire, with a 36-hour schedule across 3 twelve-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility, CNA/EMT or Paramedic certification, or enrollment in a healthcare program with Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant course preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs multi-skilled activities to support patient-centered care.
• Reports to the Nurse Manager and MUHA leadership.
• Supports decentralized, patient-centered outcomes through collaborative care.

Skills

Patient care experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification or enrollment in healthcare program

BLS Certification

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at MUSC reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and achieve desired outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of patient care experience, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire, with a 36-hour schedule across 3 twelve-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.