Patient Care Tech

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Patient Care Tech with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary And Qualifications As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality What qualifications you will need: High School Diploma/GED requiredBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePrior patient care experience is preferred Benefits HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry. Key Highlights e Award-winning Heart CenterHome to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic SurgeryComprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care CenterFeatures the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all agesProvides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverageHealthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes Expanded Emergency Access In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care: Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)James Island Emergency (Charleston)Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon! Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.