# Patient Care Technician (PCT) **Employer:** Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) – Medical University of South Carolina **Cost Center:** CC000454 CHS – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 5W (ART) **Employment Type:** Employee – Regular **Pay Rate:** Hourly (Grade **Health‑21**) **Scheduled Hours:** 36 hrs/week **Shift:** 3 × 12‑hour rotating shifts (including weekends & holidays) – United States --- ## Job Summary / Purpose 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 to support a decentralized, patient‑centered approach to care and help achieve desired outcomes. --- ## Minimum Training & Education | Level | Requirements | |-------|--------------| | **Patient Care Technician I** | High School Diploma or equivalent | | **Patient Care Technician II** | High School Diploma/GED **plus ONE** of the following:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree
≥ 1 year work experience in a .6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS
1 year experience in a healthcare facility
Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals (accredited)
Active enrollment in a healthcare‑related field (accredited)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (accredited)

| --- ## Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations - **Basic Life Support (BLS)** – must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers **or** American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider). --- ## Physical Requirements (selected) - Stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs (continuous to infrequent) - Work indoors and, intermittently, outdoors in temperature extremes - Operate from elevated areas, confined spaces, and kneeling positions - Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, and lifting/carrying **up to 50 lb** unassisted (infrequent to frequent) - Ability to lift/lower 50 lb from floor to 36 in. and lift 25 lb from 36 in. to overhead (infrequent) - Vision: 20/40 (corrected) in one or both eyes; depth perception, color discrimination, peripheral vision - Hearing: adequate acuity (with correction if needed) - Fine and gross motor skills with hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders; repetitive motions required - Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in a latex‑safe environment - Ability to maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions; qualified for respirator use when required - Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain physical stamina throughout the shift *(The list above condenses the full set of physical demands; all items are required for the role.)* --- ## Additional Information > *“If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!”* The Medical University of South Carolina is an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University participates in the **E‑Verify** program to confirm identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. --- *End of posting.*