Patient Care Technician II - Vital Signs & Comfort

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered approach under RN supervision. You will measure vital signs, assist with personal care, monitor patients and support nursing staff with basic treatments.

Strong communication, patience and empathy are essential; responsibilities include emotional support, patient transfers, and maintaining supplies while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of patient care experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire; maintain current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patients with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)
• 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

Vital signs measurement

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

1 year patient care experience in health care facility or CNA preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered approach under RN supervision. You will measure vital signs, assist with personal care, monitor patients and support nursing staff with basic treatments.

Strong communication, patience and empathy are essential; responsibilities include emotional support, patient transfers, and maintaining supplies while following safety protocols.