Patient Care Technician II - Compassionate Vital Signs

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under RN supervision. The role involves measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring supplies and cleanliness. High school diploma required; CNA experience preferred; BLS certification required on hire and renewed as needed.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or CNA preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter.

Aufgaben

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with everyday needs (hygiene, toileting, grooming).
• Monitor vital signs and report patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have adequate supplies and clean linen.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Place patients on cardiac monitors as needed.
• Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Kenntnisse

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

1 year patient care experience (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care under RN supervision. The role involves measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring supplies and cleanliness. High school diploma required; CNA experience preferred; BLS certification required on hire and renewed as needed.