Night Shift Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in delivering compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, mobility, and elimination, while accurately documenting observations and vitals.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant or related training program, with preferred hospital experience and a willingness to complete a unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• Experience: Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred; one year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Certification: Prisma Health unit secretary course to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and elimination under RN guidance.
• Measure and document vital signs and report abnormal values promptly.
• Support patient safety and fall prevention as directed by the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Nursing assistant / patient care tech training

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in delivering compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, mobility, and elimination, while accurately documenting observations and vitals.

The role requires completion of a nursing assistant or related training program, with preferred hospital experience and a willingness to complete a unit secretary course within 90 days of hire.