Compassionate Patient Support Tech (Night Shift)

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Richland Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in providing compassionate patient care. The role includes duties across hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and basic clinical tasks.

Requirement: Nursing Assistant, CMA/CNA training or Nursing Fundamentals; HS diploma preferred. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred; certification may be required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: One year hospital clerical or healthcare-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal hygiene needs (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assists with nutrition/feeding and meal tray setup.
• Assists with ambulation under RN direction; fall prevention.
• Assists with elimination and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Performs and documents vitals (BP, pulse, temp, O2).
• Reports abnormal findings to RN; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health's Richland Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in providing compassionate patient care. The role includes duties across hygiene, nutrition, mobility, elimination, and basic clinical tasks.

Requirement: Nursing Assistant, CMA/CNA training or Nursing Fundamentals; HS diploma preferred. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred; certification may be required within 90 days of hire.