Patient Care Technician II -Step down ICU

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCT performs multi-skilled activities supporting a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired patient outcomes. Duties include measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying patient concerns and reporting them to colleagues, and moving, turning, or relocating patients to meet comfort and medical needs. The role requires patience, empathy, intuition, communication, and organizational skills to work with the Manager, Charge Nurse, and other Care Team Members. The PCT supports patients and nursing staff in a step-down ICU setting. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring patient condition and cardiac signals, helping with basic treatments, maintaining patient rooms and supplies, providing emotional support, and performing blood sugar checks and related care tasks. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required, along with the physical capabilities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Acceptable credentials include an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, patient handling, and lifting as specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient-care work experience in a health-care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
Assist patients with everyday needs, including personal hygiene, using the restroom, and grooming.
Monitor vital signs, such as temperature and pulse, EKG signals, and patient condition.
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
Ensure rooms have adequate patient-care supplies and clean linen.
Assist patients with particular issues or needs.
Provide appropriate emotional support.
Place patients on cardiac monitors.
Empty drains, ostomies, and Foley bags.
Perform blood sugar checks.
Perform other duties assigned by the department leader.
Measure and document vital signs, identify patient concerns, and report them to colleagues.
Move, turn, or relocate patients as required for their comfort and medical needs.