The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best and communicate effectively with their Manager and Charge Nurse.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization.
Matching Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Measuring and documenting vital signs
Assisting patients with daily needs
Supporting nursing staff treatments
Maintaining patient room sanitation
Patient mobility and repositioning
Effective communication with care team
Nice-to-have
Patience and empathy for patients
Good organizational skills
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to handle stressful situations
Team-oriented work environment
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year patient care experience or CNA
Basic Life Support certification within 2 weeks of hire