Patient Care Technician

**South of Broad Healthcare (SOBH) is expanding access to high-quality, community-based healthcare throughout southern Beaufort County and the surrounding Lowcountry. Grounded by a mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, SOBH supports strategic growth designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the people and communities we serve. At the center of SOBH is Bluffton Community Hospital, a new 28 bed, full-service hospital. Approximately 90,000 square foot facility will include a 24/7 emergency department, an acute inpatient nursing unit, surgical and endoscopy suites, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and additional outpatient capabilities. The hospital is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with patient care anticipated to being early 2027.

Bluffton Community Hospital represents more than the construction of a new facility – it reflects a long-term investment in the health, economic vitality, and future of one of South Carolina’s fasts growing communities. The hospital will create new employment and leadership opportunities, strengthen the recruitment of physicians and clinical professionals, and allow residents south of the Broad River to receive comprehensive care closer to home. As part of SOBH, Bluffton Community Hospital is committed to building a collaborative, innovative, and people centered organization. Our goal is to create an exceptional environment for patients, families, physicians, and employees – one that combines the personal connection of a community hospital.**

This Patient Care Technician (PCT) position provides high-quality, compassionate care for both adults and pediatric (neonates, pediatrics and adolescents) patients. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician will deliver direct patient care, support clinical operations, and adapt quickly to various patient and care environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a committment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilites Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Patient Treatment Activities 
  • Take and record vital signs, perform blood glucose measurements, empty drains, apply and remove telemetry
• Patient Care Activities
  • Including bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation, repositioning, and assistance with activities of daily living
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges and transportation throughout the facility
• Assist nurses with procedures and treatments while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and privacy
• EKG
  • Interprets and follows all established EKG based testing regulations
  • Operates EKG equipment for diagnostic procedures
  • Maintains EKG machines and other medical transportation equipment
  • Receives and evaluates trans-telephonic EKG recordings
• Phlebotomy
  • Obtains blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncutre.
  • Follows infection-control safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
  • Prepares sample-collecting equipment, draws blood sample, and safely stores and transports samples. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the following
  • Age appropriate patient care
  • Behavior standards
  • Patient Bill of Rights
  • Patient Care Handbook