Compassionate Patient Support Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia (Baptist Hospital) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in Med - Surg. The role involves routine tasks to meet basic patient needs and to maintain comfort and safety.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and vital sign monitoring under RN direction. In lieu of formal training, current CNA/CMA certification may be accepted, and Prisma Health requires completion of unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• In lieu of training, CNA or CMA certification may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with feeding and setting up meals.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assist with toileting, bedpans, urinals, and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Record and report vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, oxygenation).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistance

Education

Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Nursing Fundamentals

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia (Baptist Hospital) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in Med - Surg. The role involves routine tasks to meet basic patient needs and to maintain comfort and safety.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and vital sign monitoring under RN direction. In lieu of formal training, current CNA/CMA certification may be accepted, and Prisma Health requires completion of unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.