Compassionate Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Nursing Assistant or equivalent to support Registered Nurses by delivering routine patient care, assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and vital sign documentation.

The role emphasizes compassion, adherence to unit secretary training within 90 days, and collaboration in Med-Surg at Baptist Hospital. Education includes CNA/CMA tracks; hospital experience preferred; day shift.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: nursing assistant, medical assistant or related preferred; one year hospital clerical preferred.
• In lieu of training: CNA or CMA certification accepted.
• Required: Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination.
• Assist with bathing, feeding, transfer and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.
• Perform routine tasks to support patient care and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Nursing Fundamentals course

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Nursing Assistant or equivalent to support Registered Nurses by delivering routine patient care, assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and vital sign documentation.

The role emphasizes compassion, adherence to unit secretary training within 90 days, and collaboration in Med-Surg at Baptist Hospital. Education includes CNA/CMA tracks; hospital experience preferred; day shift.