SICU Patient Care Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a patient care assistant to support the SICU team with basic care activities and patient safety on an hourly schedule. The role involves assisting with personal needs, hygiene, mobility, and transport to tests under nursing supervision.

A completed medical assisting program is required, and one year of patient care experience is preferred. The position offers a 36-hour workweek and is based in Florence, SC.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient personal needs, hygiene, and mobility.
• Change bed linens and transport patients to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Team support

Education

Medical assisting program

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a patient care assistant to support the SICU team with basic care activities and patient safety on an hourly schedule. The role involves assisting with personal needs, hygiene, mobility, and transport to tests under nursing supervision.

A completed medical assisting program is required, and one year of patient care experience is preferred. The position offers a 36-hour workweek and is based in Florence, SC.