Compassionate Med-Surg Patient Support Tech

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, feeding, ambulation support, and vital signs documentation.

Education includes Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training or Nursing Fundamentals. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, with optional CNA/CMA certifications accepted in lieu of formal training at hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant or medical assistant training course may be accepted as proof of completed training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, hair care, teeth brushing and handwashing.
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup to support nutrition.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with bathroom access, bedside commode, bedpan or urinal use and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Assist with recording vital signs and report abnormal values to the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, feeding, ambulation support, and vital signs documentation.

Education includes Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training or Nursing Fundamentals. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, with optional CNA/CMA certifications accepted in lieu of formal training at hire.