Patient Care Technician II: Compassionate Support

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician role at Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) within the MUSC health system supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach and reports to the Nurse Manager. Under RN supervision, the PCT measures vital signs, assists with ADLs, and ensures comfort and safety.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with one year of patient care preferred; teamwork with nursing staff to provide quality care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments.
• Ensure patient rooms have supplies and linens.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs support

Patient safety

Nursing communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Patient Care Technician role at Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) within the MUSC health system supports a decentralized, patient-centered approach and reports to the Nurse Manager. Under RN supervision, the PCT measures vital signs, assists with ADLs, and ensures comfort and safety.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with one year of patient care preferred; teamwork with nursing staff to provide quality care is essential.