Patient Care Technician II — Compassionate Patient Support

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support bedside care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will measure vital signs, assist patients with daily activities, monitor condition, and help maintain clean, well-stocked rooms while communicating observations and concerns to the care team promptly and professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or CNAs preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire and maintained thereafter.

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, linen is clean
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Place patient on cardiac monitor
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags
• Perform blood sugar checks
• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year patient care experience preferred

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support bedside care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will measure vital signs, assist patients with daily activities, monitor condition, and help maintain clean, well-stocked rooms while communicating observations and concerns to the care team promptly and professionally.