Night Shift Patient Support Tech II: Vital Signs & EKG

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the registered nurse in meeting basic patient needs during the night shift. Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, ambulation, hygiene, and vital signs, plus potential duties like drawing blood or performing EKGs under supervision.

Requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant program; high school diploma preferred;

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant program completion.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with nutrition, feeding, and meal setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN direction.
• Support elimination routines and monitor urine/diaper output.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities to RN.
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Possible duties include draw blood or EKG under supervision.

Skills

Nutrition assistance

Ambulation support

Vital signs monitoring

Personal hygiene support

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Patient Care Technician program

Medical Assistant program

High school diploma

Job description

Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Richland, SC is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the registered nurse in meeting basic patient needs during the night shift. Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, ambulation, hygiene, and vital signs, plus potential duties like drawing blood or performing EKGs under supervision.

Requirements include completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Medical Assistant program; high school diploma preferred;