Patient Care Technician II: Vital Signs & Comfort

MUSC Health; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Camden, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team under RN supervision. You will perform multi-skilled activities, monitor vital signs, and help with basic treatments while keeping patient areas clean and comfortable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills are essential as you coordinate with care team members and respond to patient needs. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily needs (hygiene, bathroom, 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 individual issues or needs.
• Provide 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

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

EKG monitoring

Emotional support

Education

High school diploma

CNA preferred

Job description

MUSC Health in Camden, SC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team under RN supervision. You will perform multi-skilled activities, monitor vital signs, and help with basic treatments while keeping patient areas clean and comfortable.

Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills are essential as you coordinate with care team members and respond to patient needs. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within two weeks of hire.