Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a nursing assistant/patient care support role at Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. You will assist with basic patient care, hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of a registered nurse.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to clinical standards, and collaboration within Hartwell Suite. Prior CNA/MA training or related coursework is preferred; state training/certification acceptance may apply at hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred; One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays and assist with meals.
• Assist with ambulation and use of assistive devices; apply fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination; help to bathroom, bedside commode, bedpan, or urinal; monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs; report abnormal values to the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant course

Patient Care Tech course

Medical Assistant course

Nursing Fundamentals course

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a nursing assistant/patient care support role at Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. You will assist with basic patient care, hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and monitoring vital signs under the direction of a registered nurse.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to clinical standards, and collaboration within Hartwell Suite. Prior CNA/MA training or related coursework is preferred; state training/certification acceptance may apply at hire.