Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Night Shift

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a patient care support role to assist registered nurses in meeting basic patient needs in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs, with duties performed under RN supervision.

This position emphasizes dependable teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and completing a unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Night shift is noted for Parkridge location at Baptist Parkridge Hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of school verification, CNA or CMA certifications may be accepted as proof of training at time of hire.
• Must complete Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, grooming, washing hair, brushing teeth).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays and assist with feeding.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Assist with elimination; help patient to bathroom, bedside commode, bedpan or urinal; monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respiration, oxygenation) and report abnormalities to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Tech / Medical Assistant training

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a patient care support role to assist registered nurses in meeting basic patient needs in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs, with duties performed under RN supervision.

This position emphasizes dependable teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and completing a unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Night shift is noted for Parkridge location at Baptist Parkridge Hospital.