Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Job Description Summary

Come join our fast-growing Medical Surgical team at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center. We will help you find your passion in healthcare.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000157 CHE – MedSurg (CMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

[Specify shift details]

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. They perform multi-skilled duties within their training and certification to care for patients.

Responsibilities include assisting the nursing team with patient care activities such as helping with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, changing bed linens, and transporting patients for tests and procedures. They may also serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and record vital signs under supervision.

Additional Job Details

Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, and Registrations: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant in South Carolina or ability to obtain it. Must maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

If you enjoy working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, this career may be a good fit for you!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or other protected categories. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. More information is available at USCIS E-Verify.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in joining the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you aim to teach future healthcare leaders, innovate, discover new treatments, or provide patient care, we have a role that matches your passion and skills.

Opportunities span academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices, and support services. You can search for jobs across all MUSC entities, categories, and locations.

MUSC attracts over $250 million annually in research funding, making it a leading institution in biomedical research in South Carolina. Our Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program accelerates the development of new treatments.

MUSC Health operates a 750-bed medical center, including a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, Ashley River Tower, Hollings Cancer Center, Level I Trauma Center, and the Institute of Psychiatry. We also have over 100 outreach clinics, hospital affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the top 1% of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. Our Medical Center is one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.

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