Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is looking for an Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to assist Registered Nurses in providing basic patient care. The role requires helping with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and vital signs, while documenting observations.

The position includes comprehensive on-the-job preparation; candidates may complete a Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Day shift in Med - Surg at Baptist Hospital.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, hair care, teeth brushing and hand washing.
• Support patients with nutrition and feeding; help set up meal trays and assist with feeding.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN guidance; use assistive devices as needed.
• Help patients with elimination needs; transport to bathroom or use bedside commode, monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record and document vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, O2) and report abnormalities to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Tech

Medical Assistant

Nursing Fundamentals

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC is looking for an Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech to assist Registered Nurses in providing basic patient care. The role requires helping with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and vital signs, while documenting observations.

The position includes comprehensive on-the-job preparation; candidates may complete a Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Day shift in Med - Surg at Baptist Hospital.