Patient Care Technician II — Vital Signs, Comfort & Support

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MU Health) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered care team. The role involves measuring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and reporting concerns to nurses and managers.

You will help move and position patients to ensure comfort and safety, while maintaining empathy and clear communication with the care team. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will monitor patient conditions, support basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
• Assist patients with daily needs (hygiene, restroom, grooming).
• Monitor vital signs or EKG signals and patient condition.
• Assist nursing staff with basic treatments.
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies and clean linen.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor.
• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags.
• Perform blood sugar checks.
• Assist with other duties assigned by department leader.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MU Health) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a decentralized patient-centered care team. The role involves measuring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and reporting concerns to nurses and managers.

You will help move and position patients to ensure comfort and safety, while maintaining empathy and clear communication with the care team. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will monitor patient conditions, support basic