Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking compassionate nursing assistants and patient care technicians to support registered nurses by providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and vital sign monitoring to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Completion of approved nursing assistant or medical support training is required; CNA/CMA options may be accepted. Training utility within 90 days of hire is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair care, teeth brushing).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Elimination assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant course

Medical Assistant course

Nursing Fundamentals course

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is seeking compassionate nursing assistants and patient care technicians to support registered nurses by providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and vital sign monitoring to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Completion of approved nursing assistant or medical support training is required; CNA/CMA options may be accepted. Training utility within 90 days of hire is provided.