Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital, Orthopedics department, is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. You will assist with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, elimination, and vital-sign checks under RN direction in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Education requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course; High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant or related experience preferred (one year hospital clerical experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with needs related to personal hygiene (bathing, hair care, oral care).
• Assists with nutrition and feeding (feeding, drinks, meal trays).
• Assists with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assists with elimination needs; supports bathroom access and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Completes and documents vital signs; reports abnormal values to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant training

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital, Orthopedics department, is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs. You will assist with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, elimination, and vital-sign checks under RN direction in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Education requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Fundamentals course; High School Diploma or equivalent