Patient Care Technician: Rotating Shifts in Acute Care

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks a Patient Care Technician to support RN-led patient care in a decentralized, patient-centered model. The PCT assists with routine tasks and skilled activities under supervision to help achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equiv., potential progression to PCT II with further education or healthcare experience, plus BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PCT II requires 24 hours/week or greater and one of: associate or bachelor's degree; 1 year of healthcare facility experience; nursing school enrollment with Nursing Fundamentals completion; enrollment in a healthcare-related field; CNA or CMA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Support decentralized patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Perform multi-skilled activities to assist with patient care and achieve outcomes.
• Work 36 hours per week in 3 rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

PCT role understanding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Healthcare experience (1 year)

Nursing fundamentals enrollment

Healthcare-related field enrollment

CNA or CMA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks a Patient Care Technician to support RN-led patient care in a decentralized, patient-centered model. The PCT assists with routine tasks and skilled activities under supervision to help achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equiv., potential progression to PCT II with further education or healthcare experience, plus BLS certification within 2 weeks of hire.