Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine tasks and assisting with basic patient care at Baptist Hospital.

You will help with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and monitoring vital signs, under the direction of the RN. Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course is preferred; prior hospital clerical experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal hygiene, including bathing, hair washing, teeth brushing and hand washing.
• Assists with nutrition and feeding, including setting up meal trays and assisting with feeding and drinking.
• Assists with ambulation and fall-prevention measures under RN direction.
• Assists with elimination needs and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Completes and documents vital signs and reports abnormal values to the RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant / Nursing Fundamentals course

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine tasks and assisting with basic patient care at Baptist Hospital.

You will help with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination and monitoring vital signs, under the direction of the RN. Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course is preferred; prior hospital clerical experience is a plus.