Medical University of South Carolina·Columbia, South Carolina
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patient care by measuring and documenting vital signs, assisting with daily needs, and reporting patient concerns. They also help in moving and relocating patients for comfort and medical requirements.
Job Description: Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
A Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs.
They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues.
A Patient Care Technician’s duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements.
An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best.
They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.
CC003769 COL - MedSurg 2nd Floor (NMC)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
FLSA: Hourly
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician’s responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician’s duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members.
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.
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Market context
Support-services roles in South Carolina are often tied to steady day-to-day operations in schools or healthcare settings, so employers usually look for dependable candidates who can work well with staff and the public. These positions can be competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, one year of relevant experience is preferred, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then compare them with the original posting and tailor your application to any relevant service or administrative experience.
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